Alexander Varjagin vs Vladimir A. Matveev
Alexander Varjagin (53, RUS) and Vladimir A. Matveev (80, RUS) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 11 rapid/blitz games. Varjagin leads the classical series 2–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2168 and 1800, the Elo model gives Varjagin a 87% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2168 vs 1800 (Δ +368)
With Alexander Varjagin as white
87% Alexander9% draw5% Vladimir
With Vladimir A. Matveev as white
82% Alexander10% draw8% Vladimir
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexander Varjagin | Vladimir A. Matveev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2168 | 1800 |
| Peak rating | 2279 · Jul 2009 | 2110 · Jan 2008 |
| Peak age | 36 | 62 |
| World rank now | #12,603 | #76,375 |
| World rank peak | #6,050 | #19,294 |
| Federation rank now | #1,084 | #1,860 |
| Games (career, STD) | 97 | 543 |
| Months active | 217 | 201 |
| % white wins | 62% | 45% |
| % black wins | 60% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1751 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 20 |
Best Win
Alexander Varjagin
Vladimir A. Matveev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (16)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alexander Varjagin
Vladimir A. Matveev