Albert Kuznezov vs Aleksey Vik Zaitsev
Albert Kuznezov (89, RUS) and Aleksey Vik Zaitsev (47, RUS) have met 12 times in classical OTB. Kuznezov leads with 6 wins to 5, with 1 draws — a 8% draw rate. Their last meeting at Tula_reit saw Zaitsev prevail. With current classical ratings of 1840 and 1753, the Elo model gives Kuznezov a 59% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1840 vs 1753 (Δ +87)
With Albert Kuznezov as white
59% Albert16% draw25% Aleksey
With Aleksey Vik Zaitsev as white
48% Albert19% draw33% Aleksey
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Albert Kuznezov | Aleksey Vik Zaitsev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1840 | 1753 |
| Peak rating | 2136 · Apr 2003 | 1951 · Oct 2015 |
| Peak age | 66 | 36 |
| World rank now | #58,617 | #91,586 |
| World rank peak | #20,114 | #38,809 |
| Federation rank now | #1,878 | #2,184 |
| Games (career, STD) | 416 | 371 |
| Months active | 209 | 131 |
| % white wins | 37% | 43% |
| % black wins | 36% | 41% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1361 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 44 |
Best Win
Albert Kuznezov
Aleksey Vik Zaitsev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (16)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Albert Kuznezov
Aleksey Vik Zaitsev