Aleksandr Gutnik vs Nkosi Nkululeko
Aleksandr Gutnik (72, USA) and Nkosi Nkululeko (30, USA) have met 11 times in classical OTB. Gutnik leads with 5 wins to 4, with 2 draws — a 18% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2026 February-March Marshall Mondays Round 4-6 drew. With current classical ratings of 1990 and 2064, the Elo model gives Nkululeko a 44% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1990 vs 2064 (Δ -74)
With Aleksandr Gutnik as white
33% Aleksandr22% draw44% Nkosi
With Nkosi Nkululeko as white
25% Aleksandr19% draw56% Nkosi
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Aleksandr Gutnik | Nkosi Nkululeko | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1990 | 2064 |
| Peak rating | 2070 · Jan 2020 | 2081 · Jan 2026 |
| Peak age | 66 | 30 |
| World rank now | #29,074 | #19,076 |
| World rank peak | #17,627 | #17,195 |
| Federation rank now | #813 | #559 |
| Games (career, STD) | 510 | 245 |
| Months active | 83 | 40 |
| % white wins | 56% | 47% |
| % black wins | 48% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1895 | 2114 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 153 | 75 |
Best Win
Aleksandr Gutnik
Nkosi Nkululeko
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (11)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Aleksandr Gutnik
Nkosi Nkululeko