Zeinep Sultanbek vs Xeniya Balabayeva
Zeinep Sultanbek (22, WIM, KAZ) and Xeniya Balabayeva (21, WGM, KAZ) have met 12 times in classical OTB. Balabayeva leads with 6 wins to 4, with 2 draws — a 17% draw rate. Their last meeting at KCF blitz marathon May 6 stage 2025 saw Balabayeva prevail. With current classical ratings of 2151 and 2355, the Elo model gives Balabayeva a 64% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2151 vs 2355 (Δ -204)
With Zeinep Sultanbek as white
19% Zeinep18% draw64% Xeniya
With Xeniya Balabayeva as white
13% Zeinep15% draw72% Xeniya
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Zeinep Sultanbek | Xeniya Balabayeva | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2151 | 2355 |
| Peak rating | 2165 · Feb 2026 | 2383 · Sep 2025 |
| Peak age | 22 | 20 |
| World rank now | #11,178 | #2,588 |
| World rank peak | #10,271 | #1,998 |
| Federation rank now | #112 | #34 |
| Games (career, STD) | 742 | 1,028 |
| Months active | 141 | 124 |
| % white wins | 58% | 58% |
| % black wins | 51% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2197 | 2333 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 163 | 158 |
Best Win
Zeinep Sultanbek
Xeniya Balabayeva
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (33)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Zeinep Sultanbek
Xeniya Balabayeva