Zalkar Kurbanbaev vs Emir Sharshenbekov
Zalkar Kurbanbaev (17, KGZ) and Emir Sharshenbekov (16, CM, KGZ) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Sharshenbekov leads the classical series 4–2 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2092 and 2077, the Elo model gives Kurbanbaev a 46% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2092 vs 2077 (Δ +15)
With Zalkar Kurbanbaev as white
46% Zalkar22% draw32% Emir
With Emir Sharshenbekov as white
35% Zalkar24% draw41% Emir
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Zalkar Kurbanbaev | Emir Sharshenbekov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2092 | 2077 |
| Peak rating | 2201 · Nov 2025 | 2217 · Sep 2025 |
| Peak age | 16 | 15 |
| World rank now | #16,135 | #17,632 |
| World rank peak | #8,006 | #7,116 |
| Federation rank now | #19 | #20 |
| Games (career, STD) | 513 | 494 |
| Months active | 86 | 90 |
| % white wins | 55% | 62% |
| % black wins | 45% | 56% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2031 | 2103 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 134 | 233 |
Best Win
Zalkar Kurbanbaev
Emir Sharshenbekov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (11)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Zalkar Kurbanbaev
Emir Sharshenbekov