Sultan Kozhakhmetov vs Nuradil Kapen
Sultan Kozhakhmetov (23, KAZ) and Nuradil Kapen (16, KAZ) have never met in classical OTB, but played 13 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 64 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1980 and 1757, the Elo model gives Kozhakhmetov a 76% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1980 vs 1757 (Δ +223)
With Sultan Kozhakhmetov as white
76% Sultan12% draw13% Nuradil
With Nuradil Kapen as white
68% Sultan14% draw18% Nuradil
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Sultan Kozhakhmetov | Nuradil Kapen | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1980 | 1757 |
| Peak rating | 1980 · Apr 2026 | 1785 · Mar 2026 |
| Peak age | 23 | 16 |
| World rank now | #30,770 | #90,104 |
| World rank peak | #30,770 | #81,771 |
| Federation rank now | #213 | #485 |
| Games (career, STD) | 335 | 143 |
| Months active | 102 | 21 |
| % white wins | 56% | 51% |
| % black wins | 51% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1928 | 1562 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 747 | 666 |
Best Win
Sultan Kozhakhmetov
Nuradil Kapen
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).
Sultan Kozhakhmetov
Nuradil Kapen