Alexander Varjagin vs Vadim Kuznetzov
Alexander Varjagin (53, RUS) and Vadim Kuznetzov (63, RUS) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 8 rapid/blitz games. Kuznetzov leads the classical series 2–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2168 and 1881, the Elo model gives Varjagin a 81% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2168 vs 1881 (Δ +287)
With Alexander Varjagin as white
81% Alexander11% draw8% Vadim
With Vadim Kuznetzov as white
74% Alexander13% draw12% Vadim
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexander Varjagin | Vadim Kuznetzov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2168 | 1881 |
| Peak rating | 2279 · Jul 2009 | 2006 · May 2014 |
| Peak age | 36 | 51 |
| World rank now | #12,603 | #50,035 |
| World rank peak | #6,050 | #30,835 |
| Federation rank now | #1,084 | #1,513 |
| Games (career, STD) | 97 | 147 |
| Months active | 217 | 183 |
| % white wins | 62% | 58% |
| % black wins | 60% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 11 |
Best Win
Alexander Varjagin
Vadim Kuznetzov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (11)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alexander Varjagin
Vadim Kuznetzov