Zarina Nurgaliyeva vs Afruza Khamdamova
Zarina Nurgaliyeva (17, WIM, KAZ) and Afruza Khamdamova (17, WGM, UZB) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 12 rapid/blitz games. Khamdamova leads the classical series 1–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2279 and 2423, the Elo model gives Khamdamova a 54% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2279 vs 2423 (Δ -144)
With Zarina Nurgaliyeva as white
24% Zarina22% draw54% Afruza
With Afruza Khamdamova as white
17% Zarina18% draw65% Afruza
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Zarina Nurgaliyeva | Afruza Khamdamova | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2279-45 | 2423 |
| Peak rating | 2344 · Aug 2025 | 2423 · Apr 2026 |
| Peak age | 16 | 17 |
| World rank now | #4,750 | #1,320 |
| World rank peak | #2,826 | #1,320 |
| Federation rank now | #55 | #16 |
| Games (career, STD) | 798 | 613 |
| Months active | 100 | 115 |
| % white wins | 63% | 55% |
| % black wins | 54% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2286 | 2430 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 283 | 193 |
Best Win
Zarina Nurgaliyeva
Afruza Khamdamova
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (16)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Zarina Nurgaliyeva
Afruza Khamdamova