Zalkar Kurbanbaev vs Amir Sultangaziev
Zalkar Kurbanbaev (17, KGZ) and Amir Sultangaziev (18, KGZ) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 6 rapid/blitz games. Sultangaziev leads the classical series 4–2 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2092 and 2022, the Elo model gives Kurbanbaev a 55% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2092 vs 2022 (Δ +70)
With Zalkar Kurbanbaev as white
55% Zalkar19% draw26% Amir
With Amir Sultangaziev as white
44% Zalkar23% draw34% Amir
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Zalkar Kurbanbaev | Amir Sultangaziev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2092 | 2022-1 |
| Peak rating | 2201 · Nov 2025 | 2023 · Mar 2026 |
| Peak age | 16 | 18 |
| World rank now | #16,135 | #24,270 |
| World rank peak | #8,006 | #24,150 |
| Federation rank now | #19 | #27 |
| Games (career, STD) | 513 | 410 |
| Months active | 86 | 99 |
| % white wins | 55% | 59% |
| % black wins | 45% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2031 | 2039 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 134 | 104 |
Best Win
Zalkar Kurbanbaev
Amir Sultangaziev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (15)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Zalkar Kurbanbaev
Amir Sultangaziev