Alexander Ivanov vs Raymond Kaufman
Alexander Ivanov (70, GM, USA) and Raymond Kaufman (44, IM, CAN) have met 9 times in classical OTB. Ivanov leads the classical series 5–2 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2377 and 2264, the Elo model gives Ivanov a 60% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2377 vs 2264 (Δ +113)
With Alexander Ivanov as white
60% Alexander19% draw20% Raymond
With Raymond Kaufman as white
49% Alexander23% draw27% Raymond
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexander Ivanov | Raymond Kaufman | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2377 | 2264+8 |
| Peak rating | 2606 · Jan 2006 | 2393 · Oct 2007 |
| Peak age | 50 | 25 |
| World rank now | #2,094 | #5,288 |
| World rank peak | #126 | #2,498 |
| Federation rank now | #105 | #37 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,086 | 1,171 |
| Months active | 217 | 219 |
| % white wins | 64% | 54% |
| % black wins | 53% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2271 | 2140 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 29 | 91 |
Best Win
Alexander Ivanov
Raymond Kaufman
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alexander Ivanov
Raymond Kaufman