Timothy Taylor vs Zhanibek Amanov
Timothy Taylor (73, IM, USA) and Zhanibek Amanov (37, IM, KAZ) have met 12 times in classical OTB. Taylor leads with 6 wins to 4, with 2 draws — a 17% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2013 Western Pacific Open saw Taylor prevail. With current classical ratings of 2140 and 2253, the Elo model gives Amanov a 50% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2140 vs 2253 (Δ -113)
With Timothy Taylor as white
28% Timothy22% draw50% Zhanibek
With Zhanibek Amanov as white
21% Timothy18% draw61% Zhanibek
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Timothy Taylor | Zhanibek Amanov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2140 | 2253 |
| Peak rating | 2440 · Jan 2001 | 2421 · Oct 2008 |
| Peak age | 48 | 19 |
| World rank now | #12,003 | #5,700 |
| World rank peak | #1,862 | #1,725 |
| Federation rank now | #383 | #68 |
| Games (career, STD) | 662 | 911 |
| Months active | 217 | 193 |
| % white wins | 54% | 57% |
| % black wins | 41% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2144 | 2034 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 31 | 69 |
Best Win
Timothy Taylor
Zhanibek Amanov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Timothy Taylor
Zhanibek Amanov