Alexander Riazantsev vs Vladimir Potkin
Alexander Riazantsev (41, GM, RUS) and Vladimir Potkin (44, GM, RUS) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 9 rapid/blitz games. Riazantsev leads the classical series 1–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2594 and 2551, the Elo model gives Riazantsev a 49% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2594 vs 2551 (Δ +43)
With Alexander Riazantsev as white
49% Alexander25% draw27% Vladimir
With Vladimir Potkin as white
36% Alexander29% draw34% Vladimir
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexander Riazantsev | Vladimir Potkin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2594 | 2551 |
| Peak rating | 2714 · May 2012 | 2684 · Nov 2011 |
| Peak age | 27 | 29 |
| World rank now | #173 | #304 |
| World rank peak | #28 | #52 |
| Federation rank now | #11 | #15 |
| Games (career, STD) | 755 | 666 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 50% | 43% |
| % black wins | 39% | 34% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2488 | 2383 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 98 | 31 |
Best Win
Alexander Riazantsev
Vladimir Potkin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alexander Riazantsev
Vladimir Potkin