Alexey Kostin vs Ivan Provotorov
Alexey Kostin (49, IM, RUS) and Ivan Provotorov (40, IM, RUS) have met 11 times in classical OTB. Kostin leads with 8 wins to 0, with 3 draws — a 27% draw rate. Their last meeting at Voronezh Regional Chess Club Championship 2021 saw Kostin prevail. With current classical ratings of 2148 and 2303, the Elo model gives Provotorov a 57% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2148 vs 2303 (Δ -155)
With Alexey Kostin as white
23% Alexey20% draw57% Ivan
With Ivan Provotorov as white
17% Alexey17% draw67% Ivan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexey Kostin | Ivan Provotorov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2148 | 2303 |
| Peak rating | 2434 · Jul 2007 | 2408 · Apr 2009 |
| Peak age | 30 | 23 |
| World rank now | #11,372 | #4,318 |
| World rank peak | #1,539 | #1,760 |
| Federation rank now | #404 | #263 |
| Games (career, STD) | 884 | 367 |
| Months active | 220 | 220 |
| % white wins | 54% | 59% |
| % black wins | 47% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1750 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 90 | 0 |
Best Win
Alexey Kostin
Ivan Provotorov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (19)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alexey Kostin
Ivan Provotorov