Zeinep Sultanbek vs Liya Kurmangaliyeva
Zeinep Sultanbek (22, WIM, KAZ) and Liya Kurmangaliyeva (21, FM, KAZ) have met 10 times in classical OTB. They split decisive games at 3–3 with 4 draws — a 40% draw rate. Their last meeting at Kazakhstan Womens Cup 2025 saw Kurmangaliyeva prevail. With current classical ratings of 2151 and 2346, the Elo model gives Kurmangaliyeva a 62% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2151 vs 2346 (Δ -195)
With Zeinep Sultanbek as white
19% Zeinep18% draw62% Liya
With Liya Kurmangaliyeva as white
13% Zeinep15% draw71% Liya
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Zeinep Sultanbek | Liya Kurmangaliyeva | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2151 | 2346+57 |
| Peak rating | 2165 · Feb 2026 | 2346 · May 2026 |
| Peak age | 22 | 21 |
| World rank now | #11,177 | #2,801 |
| World rank peak | #10,271 | #2,801 |
| Federation rank now | #113 | #36 |
| Games (career, STD) | 742 | 934 |
| Months active | 140 | 114 |
| % white wins | 58% | 51% |
| % black wins | 51% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2197 | 2337 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 163 | 326 |
Best Win
Zeinep Sultanbek
Liya Kurmangaliyeva
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (22)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Zeinep Sultanbek
Liya Kurmangaliyeva