Ramazan Zhalmakhanov vs Denis Makhnev
GM Ramazan Zhalmakhanov (2478) · GM Denis Makhnev (2562)
Ramazan Zhalmakhanov and Denis Makhnev have played 22 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2012 and the most recent in May 2026. Zhalmakhanov leads 2 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 14 draws (36% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (4 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Zhalmakhanov | Draws | Makhnev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zhalmakhanov with White | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Makhnev with White | 13 | 1 | 10 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Zhalmakhanov | Draws | Makhnev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 21 | 2 | 14 | 5 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Zhalmakhanov | Draws | Makhnev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A62 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C48 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Ramazan Zhalmakhanov | Denis Makhnev | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Turkic Team 2026 |
| May 2026 | Denis Makhnev | Ramazan Zhalmakhanov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | ch-KAZ 2026 |
| Aug 2025 | Ramazan Zhalmakhanov | Denis Makhnev | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Qonaev Cup Masters |
| May 2025 | Denis Makhnev | Ramazan Zhalmakhanov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-KAZ 2025 |
| Dec 2024 | Denis Makhnev | Ramazan Zhalmakhanov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | ch-KAZ 2024 |
| Nov 2024 | Denis Makhnev | Ramazan Zhalmakhanov | 1-0 | Rat Defense | Kazakhstan Cup Final 2024 |
| Nov 2024 | Ramazan Zhalmakhanov | Denis Makhnev | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Kazakhstan Cup Final 2024 |
| Nov 2024 | Ramazan Zhalmakhanov | Denis Makhnev | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Kazakhstan Cup Final 2024 |
| Nov 2024 | Denis Makhnev | Ramazan Zhalmakhanov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Kazakhstan Cup Final 2024 |
| Nov 2024 | Ramazan Zhalmakhanov | Denis Makhnev | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Kazakhstan Cup Final 2024 |
| Nov 2024 | Denis Makhnev | Ramazan Zhalmakhanov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Kazakhstan Cup Final 2024 |
| Oct 2024 | Denis Makhnev | Ramazan Zhalmakhanov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Pavlodar Masters |
| Sep 2024 | Denis Makhnev | Ramazan Zhalmakhanov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Karaganda Akim Cup |
| Dec 2023 | Ramazan Zhalmakhanov | Denis Makhnev | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | ch-KAZ |
| Jun 2023 | Denis Makhnev | Ramazan Zhalmakhanov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 20th Asian Continental Open |
| Dec 2022 | Ramazan Zhalmakhanov | Denis Makhnev | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2022 | Denis Makhnev | Ramazan Zhalmakhanov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | ch-KAZ |
| Dec 2021 | Denis Makhnev | Ramazan Zhalmakhanov | 1-0 | Bogo-Indian Defense | ch-KAZ |
| Dec 2020 | Denis Makhnev | Ramazan Zhalmakhanov | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | ch-KAZ |
| Apr 2019 | Denis Makhnev | Ramazan Zhalmakhanov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | ch-KAZ |
| Apr 2018 | Ramazan Zhalmakhanov | Denis Makhnev | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | ch-KAZ |
| Feb 2012 | Ramazan Zhalmakhanov | Denis Makhnev | 0-1 | Sicilian: Dragon | ch-KAZ U20 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Ramazan Zhalmakhanov and Denis Makhnev?
In 22 recorded games, Ramazan Zhalmakhanov has 2 wins, Denis Makhnev has 6 wins, and they have drawn 14 times.
How many times have Ramazan Zhalmakhanov and Denis Makhnev played each other?
Our database records 22 games between them, from Feb 2012 to May 2026.
What openings do Ramazan Zhalmakhanov and Denis Makhnev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (4 games), followed by the Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.