Alexander Kozak vs Arseny Tandelov
Alexander Kozak (54, FM, RUS) and Arseny Tandelov (19, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 8 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 23 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2215 and 1980, the Elo model gives Kozak a 76% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2215 vs 1980 (Δ +235)
With Alexander Kozak as white
76% Alexander13% draw11% Arseny
With Arseny Tandelov as white
68% Alexander15% draw16% Arseny
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexander Kozak | Arseny Tandelov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2215 | 1980 |
| Peak rating | 2383 · Oct 2003 | 2025 · Aug 2022 |
| Peak age | 31 | 15 |
| World rank now | #7,388 | #28,036 |
| World rank peak | #2,562 | #21,868 |
| Federation rank now | #295 | #940 |
| Games (career, STD) | 179 | 249 |
| Months active | 220 | 121 |
| % white wins | 61% | 63% |
| % black wins | 57% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2174 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 32 | 44 |
Best Win
Alexander Kozak
Arseny Tandelov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alexander Kozak
Arseny Tandelov