Andrei S. Kuznetsov vs Maksim Minachev
Andrei S. Kuznetsov (43, FM, RUS) and Maksim Minachev (21, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 27 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 70 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2220 and 2111, the Elo model gives Kuznetsov a 60% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2220 vs 2111 (Δ +109)
With Andrei S. Kuznetsov as white
60% Andrei18% draw21% Maksim
With Maksim Minachev as white
50% Andrei22% draw29% Maksim
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Andrei S. Kuznetsov | Maksim Minachev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2220 | 2111 |
| Peak rating | 2356 · Oct 2005 | 2138 · Jun 2021 |
| Peak age | 22 | 16 |
| World rank now | #8,186 | #14,005 |
| World rank peak | #3,275 | #12,093 |
| Federation rank now | #573 | #478 |
| Games (career, STD) | 184 | 358 |
| Months active | 218 | 142 |
| % white wins | 58% | 58% |
| % black wins | 50% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 35 |
Best Win
Andrei S. Kuznetsov
Maksim Minachev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (27)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Andrei S. Kuznetsov
Maksim Minachev