Timur Arestanov vs Baurzhan Kassimov
Timur Arestanov (47, FM, KAZ) and Baurzhan Kassimov (36, IM, KAZ) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 5 rapid/blitz games. Arestanov leads the classical series 3–1 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2112 and 2221, the Elo model gives Kassimov a 50% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2112 vs 2221 (Δ -109)
With Timur Arestanov as white
29% Timur22% draw50% Baurzhan
With Baurzhan Kassimov as white
21% Timur18% draw60% Baurzhan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Timur Arestanov | Baurzhan Kassimov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2112 | 2221 |
| Peak rating | 2334 · Jan 2003 | 2440 · Aug 2015 |
| Peak age | 24 | 25 |
| World rank now | #14,413 | #7,089 |
| World rank peak | #4,013 | #1,384 |
| Federation rank now | #124 | #85 |
| Games (career, STD) | 288 | 550 |
| Months active | 218 | 198 |
| % white wins | 61% | 54% |
| % black wins | 56% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2149 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 8 | 104 |
Best Win
Timur Arestanov
Baurzhan Kassimov
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).
Timur Arestanov
Baurzhan Kassimov