Viktor Zhuravlev vs Sultan Kozhakhmetov
Viktor Zhuravlev (65, KAZ) and Sultan Kozhakhmetov (23, KAZ) have never met in classical OTB, but played 19 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 151 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2050 and 1980, the Elo model gives Zhuravlev a 55% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2050 vs 1980 (Δ +70)
With Viktor Zhuravlev as white
55% Viktor19% draw26% Sultan
With Sultan Kozhakhmetov as white
44% Viktor22% draw34% Sultan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Viktor Zhuravlev | Sultan Kozhakhmetov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2050 | 1980 |
| Peak rating | 2239 · Oct 2002 | 1980 · Apr 2026 |
| Peak age | 41 | 23 |
| World rank now | #20,751 | #30,770 |
| World rank peak | #9,481 | #30,770 |
| Federation rank now | #159 | #213 |
| Games (career, STD) | 136 | 335 |
| Months active | 214 | 102 |
| % white wins | 59% | 56% |
| % black wins | 57% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2043 | 1928 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 711 | 747 |
Best Win
Viktor Zhuravlev
Sultan Kozhakhmetov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (19)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Viktor Zhuravlev
Sultan Kozhakhmetov