Ramazan Zhalmakhanov vs Alisher Suleymenov
GM Ramazan Zhalmakhanov (2478) · GM Alisher Suleymenov (2476)
Ramazan Zhalmakhanov and Alisher Suleymenov have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2015 and the most recent in May 2026. Zhalmakhanov leads 4 wins to 0, with 7 draws (36% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 34 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Zhalmakhanov | Draws | Suleymenov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zhalmakhanov with White | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Suleymenov with White | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Zhalmakhanov | Draws | Suleymenov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| Blitz | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Zhalmakhanov | Draws | Suleymenov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E28 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Alisher Suleymenov | Ramazan Zhalmakhanov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | ch-KAZ 2026 |
| May 2025 | Ramazan Zhalmakhanov | Alisher Suleymenov | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | ch-KAZ 2025 |
| Dec 2024 | Ramazan Zhalmakhanov | Alisher Suleymenov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-KAZ 2024 |
| Aug 2024 | Ramazan Zhalmakhanov | Alisher Suleymenov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Four Knights | Karaganda Akim Cup |
| Dec 2023 | Ramazan Zhalmakhanov | Alisher Suleymenov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | ch-KAZ |
| Jan 2023 | Alisher Suleymenov | Ramazan Zhalmakhanov | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Central Asia Cup |
| Dec 2022 | Alisher Suleymenov | Ramazan Zhalmakhanov | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2022 | Ramazan Zhalmakhanov | Alisher Suleymenov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | ch-KAZ |
| Dec 2021 | Alisher Suleymenov | Ramazan Zhalmakhanov | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | ch-KAZ |
| Apr 2018 | Ramazan Zhalmakhanov | Alisher Suleymenov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | ch-KAZ |
| Jul 2015 | Ramazan Zhalmakhanov | Alisher Suleymenov | 1-0 | French: Winawer Variation | ch-Kokshetau Zhaksy |
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What is the head-to-head score between Ramazan Zhalmakhanov and Alisher Suleymenov?
In 11 recorded games, Ramazan Zhalmakhanov has 4 wins, Alisher Suleymenov has 0 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Ramazan Zhalmakhanov and Alisher Suleymenov played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Jul 2015 to May 2026.
What openings do Ramazan Zhalmakhanov and Alisher Suleymenov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.