Zhuban Bigabylov vs Mukhtar Ainakul
Zhuban Bigabylov (48, FM, KAZ) and Mukhtar Ainakul (19, KAZ) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 9 rapid/blitz games. Ainakul leads the classical series 3–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 1955 and 1886, the Elo model gives Bigabylov a 56% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1955 vs 1886 (Δ +69)
With Zhuban Bigabylov as white
56% Zhuban18% draw26% Mukhtar
With Mukhtar Ainakul as white
44% Zhuban21% draw34% Mukhtar
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Zhuban Bigabylov | Mukhtar Ainakul | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1955 | 1886 |
| Peak rating | 2216 · May 2016 | 2103 · Dec 2024 |
| Peak age | 38 | 17 |
| World rank now | #35,637 | #51,614 |
| World rank peak | #9,063 | #14,491 |
| Federation rank now | #237 | #316 |
| Games (career, STD) | 585 | 411 |
| Months active | 213 | 115 |
| % white wins | 53% | 60% |
| % black wins | 52% | 59% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1914 | 1891 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 234 | 199 |
Best Win
Zhuban Bigabylov
Mukhtar Ainakul
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (15)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Zhuban Bigabylov
Mukhtar Ainakul