Alisher Suleymenov vs Nikita Afanasiev
Alisher Suleymenov (26, GM, KAZ) and Nikita Afanasiev (26, GM, RUS) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 50 rapid/blitz games. Afanasiev leads the classical series 4–1 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2507 and 2549, the Elo model gives Afanasiev a 36% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2507 vs 2549 (Δ -42)
With Alisher Suleymenov as white
34% Alisher29% draw36% Nikita
With Nikita Afanasiev as white
27% Alisher25% draw49% Nikita
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alisher Suleymenov | Nikita Afanasiev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2507-16 | 2549+8 |
| Peak rating | 2523 · Mar 2026 | 2583 · Jun 2022 |
| Peak age | 26 | 22 |
| World rank now | #538 | #317 |
| World rank peak | #448 | #272 |
| Federation rank now | #6 | #17 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,454 | 1,324 |
| Months active | 170 | 178 |
| % white wins | 58% | 66% |
| % black wins | 53% | 60% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2486 | 2524 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 220 | 592 |
Best Win
Alisher Suleymenov
Nikita Afanasiev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (59)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alisher Suleymenov
Nikita Afanasiev