Andrey Kotchnev vs Sergey Yakovlev
Andrey Kotchnev (52, RUS) and Sergey Yakovlev (50, RUS) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 91 rapid/blitz games. Kotchnev leads the classical series 1–0 (7 draws). With current classical ratings of 1960 and 2146, the Elo model gives Yakovlev a 62% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1960 vs 2146 (Δ -186)
With Andrey Kotchnev as white
21% Andrey17% draw62% Sergey
With Sergey Yakovlev as white
15% Andrey14% draw71% Sergey
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Andrey Kotchnev | Sergey Yakovlev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1960 | 2146 |
| Peak rating | 2153 · Jan 2008 | 2176 · Mar 2023 |
| Peak age | 34 | 47 |
| World rank now | #34,850 | #11,616 |
| World rank peak | #14,972 | #9,160 |
| Federation rank now | #977 | #406 |
| Games (career, STD) | 408 | 93 |
| Months active | 194 | 180 |
| % white wins | 57% | 76% |
| % black wins | 53% | 77% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 170 | 134 |
Best Win
Andrey Kotchnev
Sergey Yakovlev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (99)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Andrey Kotchnev
Sergey Yakovlev