Vepaly Halynyazov vs Azym Saryyev
Vepaly Halynyazov (21, TKM) and Azym Saryyev (19, TKM) have met 12 times in classical OTB. Halynyazov leads with 6 wins to 3, with 3 draws — a 25% draw rate. Their last meeting at GRAND-PRIX TKM CHESS FEDERATION 2026 OPEN (ASHGABAT) saw Halynyazov prevail. With current classical ratings of 2287 and 2121, the Elo model gives Halynyazov a 68% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2287 vs 2121 (Δ +166)
With Vepaly Halynyazov as white
68% Vepaly16% draw16% Azym
With Azym Saryyev as white
58% Vepaly19% draw22% Azym
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vepaly Halynyazov | Azym Saryyev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2287+6 | 2121+3 |
| Peak rating | 2287 · May 2026 | 2145 · Jan 2026 |
| Peak age | 21 | 19 |
| World rank now | #4,494 | #13,521 |
| World rank peak | #4,494 | #11,627 |
| Federation rank now | #6 | #21 |
| Games (career, STD) | 365 | 273 |
| Months active | 131 | 95 |
| % white wins | 59% | 59% |
| % black wins | 54% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2169 | 1984 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 140 | 122 |
Best Win
Vepaly Halynyazov
Azym Saryyev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (21)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vepaly Halynyazov
Azym Saryyev