Zhangir Bizhigitov vs Isabek Tanikin
Zhangir Bizhigitov (22, FM, KAZ) and Isabek Tanikin (18, KAZ) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Bizhigitov leads the classical series 4–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2288 and 2114, the Elo model gives Bizhigitov a 69% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2288 vs 2114 (Δ +174)
With Zhangir Bizhigitov as white
69% Zhangir16% draw15% Isabek
With Isabek Tanikin as white
60% Zhangir19% draw22% Isabek
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Zhangir Bizhigitov | Isabek Tanikin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2288 | 2114-1 |
| Peak rating | 2316 · Mar 2026 | 2115 · Dec 2025 |
| Peak age | 22 | 17 |
| World rank now | #4,461 | #14,128 |
| World rank peak | #3,566 | #13,810 |
| Federation rank now | #52 | #130 |
| Games (career, STD) | 745 | 357 |
| Months active | 118 | 113 |
| % white wins | 59% | 51% |
| % black wins | 50% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2295 | 2186 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 127 | 35 |
Best Win
Zhangir Bizhigitov
Isabek Tanikin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Zhangir Bizhigitov
Isabek Tanikin