Aleksandr Kataev vs Nikita Lebedev
Aleksandr Kataev (21, RUS) and Nikita Lebedev (21, RUS) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Kataev leads the classical series 2–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2256 and 1852, the Elo model gives Kataev a 88% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2256 vs 1852 (Δ +404)
With Aleksandr Kataev as white
88% Aleksandr8% draw3% Nikita
With Nikita Lebedev as white
84% Aleksandr10% draw6% Nikita
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Aleksandr Kataev | Nikita Lebedev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2256 | 1852 |
| Peak rating | 2302 · May 2025 | 1852 · May 2024 |
| Peak age | 20 | 19 |
| World rank now | #5,582 | #57,566 |
| World rank peak | #3,948 | #53,627 |
| Federation rank now | #234 | #1,860 |
| Games (career, STD) | 513 | 168 |
| Months active | 150 | 133 |
| % white wins | 63% | 51% |
| % black wins | 55% | 37% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2214 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 118 | 0 |
Best Win
Aleksandr Kataev
Nikita Lebedev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Aleksandr Kataev
Nikita Lebedev