Aleksandr E. Usov vs David Kaufman
Aleksandr E. Usov (16, IM, RUS) and David Kaufman (16, IM, FID) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 33 rapid/blitz games. Usov leads the classical series 4–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2427 and 2475, the Elo model gives Kaufman a 38% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2427 vs 2475 (Δ -48)
With Aleksandr E. Usov as white
34% Aleksandr29% draw38% David
With David Kaufman as white
26% Aleksandr24% draw50% David
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Aleksandr E. Usov | David Kaufman | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2427 | 2475 |
| Peak rating | 2427 · Apr 2026 | 2475 · Feb 2026 |
| Peak age | 16 | 16 |
| World rank now | #1,274 | #778 |
| World rank peak | #1,274 | #775 |
| Federation rank now | #68 | #27 |
| Games (career, STD) | 766 | 817 |
| Months active | 116 | 108 |
| % white wins | 67% | 59% |
| % black wins | 62% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2412 | 2485 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 1343 | 286 |
Best Win
Aleksandr E. Usov
David Kaufman
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (39)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Aleksandr E. Usov
David Kaufman