Saparmyrat Atabayev vs Mergen Kakabayev
Saparmyrat Atabayev (27, GM, TKM) and Mergen Kakabayev (29, FM, TKM) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. Atabayev leads the classical series 3–1 (5 draws). With current classical ratings of 2471 and 2247, the Elo model gives Atabayev a 74% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2471 vs 2247 (Δ +224)
With Saparmyrat Atabayev as white
74% Saparmyrat15% draw11% Mergen
With Mergen Kakabayev as white
66% Saparmyrat18% draw16% Mergen
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Saparmyrat Atabayev | Mergen Kakabayev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2471-2 | 2247 |
| Peak rating | 2530 · Apr 2025 | 2355 · Jan 2018 |
| Peak age | 26 | 21 |
| World rank now | #824 | #5,943 |
| World rank peak | #435 | #3,281 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #8 |
| Games (career, STD) | 980 | 354 |
| Months active | 180 | 163 |
| % white wins | 59% | 67% |
| % black wins | 48% | 63% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2415 | 2188 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 109 | 81 |
Best Win
Saparmyrat Atabayev
Mergen Kakabayev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (13)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Saparmyrat Atabayev
Mergen Kakabayev