Andrei S. Kuznetsov vs Mikhail Nigametzianov
Andrei S. Kuznetsov (43, FM, RUS) and Mikhail Nigametzianov (40, FM, RUS) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 24 rapid/blitz games. Nigametzianov leads the classical series 2–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2220 and 2357, the Elo model gives Nigametzianov a 54% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2220 vs 2357 (Δ -137)
With Andrei S. Kuznetsov as white
25% Andrei21% draw54% Mikhail
With Mikhail Nigametzianov as white
18% Andrei18% draw64% Mikhail
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Andrei S. Kuznetsov | Mikhail Nigametzianov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2220 | 2357 |
| Peak rating | 2356 · Oct 2005 | 2421 · Nov 2010 |
| Peak age | 22 | 24 |
| World rank now | #8,186 | #2,536 |
| World rank peak | #3,275 | #1,725 |
| Federation rank now | #573 | #120 |
| Games (career, STD) | 184 | 251 |
| Months active | 218 | 212 |
| % white wins | 58% | 64% |
| % black wins | 50% | 54% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2322 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 82 |
Best Win
Andrei S. Kuznetsov
Mikhail Nigametzianov
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
Mikhail Nigametzianov