Alexander M Stepanov vs Mikhail A Leonov
Alexander M Stepanov (75, RUS) and Mikhail A Leonov (66, RUS) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Stepanov leads the classical series 3–0 (5 draws). With current classical ratings of 1960 and 1950, the Elo model gives Stepanov a 46% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1960 vs 1950 (Δ +10)
With Alexander M Stepanov as white
46% Alexander21% draw33% Mikhail
With Mikhail A Leonov as white
35% Alexander22% draw42% Mikhail
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexander M Stepanov | Mikhail A Leonov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1960 | 1950 |
| Peak rating | 2424 · Jul 2001 | 2449 · Jul 2002 |
| Peak age | 50 | 42 |
| World rank now | #32,264 | #34,322 |
| World rank peak | #1,411 | #1,003 |
| Federation rank now | #1,020 | #1,060 |
| Games (career, STD) | 279 | 304 |
| Months active | 218 | 213 |
| % white wins | 16% | 23% |
| % black wins | 22% | 25% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Alexander M Stepanov
Mikhail A Leonov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alexander M Stepanov
Mikhail A Leonov