Sultan Kozhakhmetov vs Nurali Nurshin
Sultan Kozhakhmetov (23, KAZ) and Nurali Nurshin (10, CM, KAZ) have never met in classical OTB, but played 13 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 86 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1980 and 1956, the Elo model gives Kozhakhmetov a 48% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1980 vs 1956 (Δ +24)
With Sultan Kozhakhmetov as white
48% Sultan21% draw31% Nurali
With Nurali Nurshin as white
37% Sultan23% draw40% Nurali
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Sultan Kozhakhmetov | Nurali Nurshin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1980 | 1956 |
| Peak rating | 1980 · Apr 2026 | 2067 · Feb 2026 |
| Peak age | 23 | 10 |
| World rank now | #30,770 | #35,427 |
| World rank peak | #30,770 | #18,857 |
| Federation rank now | #213 | #235 |
| Games (career, STD) | 335 | 228 |
| Months active | 102 | 36 |
| % white wins | 56% | 57% |
| % black wins | 51% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1928 | 1915 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 756 | 600 |
Best Win
Sultan Kozhakhmetov
Nurali Nurshin
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
Nurali Nurshin