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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 -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. UsovDavid Kaufman
Current rating (STD)24272475
Peak rating2427 · Apr 20262475 · Feb 2026
Peak age1616
World rank now#1,274#778
World rank peak#1,274#775
Federation rank now#68#27
Games (career, STD)766817
Months active116108
% white wins67%59%
% black wins62%53%
TPR last 12m (STD)24122485
Activity 12m (games)1343286

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

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