Zhuban Bigabylov vs Ardak Kanayev
Zhuban Bigabylov (48, FM, KAZ) and Ardak Kanayev (47, KAZ) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Kanayev leads the classical series 3–1 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 1955 and 1873, the Elo model gives Bigabylov a 58% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1955 vs 1873 (Δ +82)
With Zhuban Bigabylov as white
58% Zhuban17% draw25% Ardak
With Ardak Kanayev as white
46% Zhuban21% draw33% Ardak
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Zhuban Bigabylov | Ardak Kanayev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1955 | 1873 |
| Peak rating | 2216 · May 2016 | 2169 · Apr 2001 |
| Peak age | 38 | 22 |
| World rank now | #35,637 | #55,025 |
| World rank peak | #9,063 | #15,669 |
| Federation rank now | #237 | #332 |
| Games (career, STD) | 585 | 568 |
| Months active | 213 | 218 |
| % white wins | 53% | 48% |
| % black wins | 52% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1914 | 1890 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 234 | 120 |
Best Win
Zhuban Bigabylov
Ardak Kanayev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Zhuban Bigabylov
Ardak Kanayev