Alexander Varjagin vs Mikhail Arbuzov
Alexander Varjagin (53, RUS) and Mikhail Arbuzov (24, RUS) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 10 rapid/blitz games. Varjagin leads the classical series 3–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2168 and 2152, the Elo model gives Varjagin a 46% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2168 vs 2152 (Δ +16)
With Alexander Varjagin as white
46% Alexander23% draw31% Mikhail
With Mikhail Arbuzov as white
35% Alexander25% draw40% Mikhail
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexander Varjagin | Mikhail Arbuzov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2168 | 2152 |
| Peak rating | 2279 · Jul 2009 | 2227 · Sep 2019 |
| Peak age | 36 | 17 |
| World rank now | #12,603 | #10,593 |
| World rank peak | #6,050 | #7,882 |
| Federation rank now | #1,084 | #432 |
| Games (career, STD) | 97 | 435 |
| Months active | 217 | 156 |
| % white wins | 62% | 54% |
| % black wins | 60% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 11 |
Best Win
Alexander Varjagin
Mikhail Arbuzov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (14)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alexander Varjagin
Mikhail Arbuzov