Arkadi Eremeevich Vul vs Veniamin M. Kolbanov
Arkadi Eremeevich Vul (73, GM, RUS) and Veniamin M. Kolbanov (78, FM, RUS) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 33 rapid/blitz games. Vul leads the classical series 3–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2109 and 2144, the Elo model gives Kolbanov a 37% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2109 vs 2144 (Δ -35)
With Arkadi Eremeevich Vul as white
37% Arkadi26% draw37% Veniamin
With Veniamin M. Kolbanov as white
29% Arkadi22% draw49% Veniamin
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Arkadi Eremeevich Vul | Veniamin M. Kolbanov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2109 | 2144 |
| Peak rating | 2510 · Oct 2003 | 2301 · Jan 2009 |
| Peak age | 50 | 61 |
| World rank now | #14,563 | #11,220 |
| World rank peak | #526 | #4,420 |
| Federation rank now | #496 | #437 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,448 | 253 |
| Months active | 217 | 187 |
| % white wins | 53% | 56% |
| % black wins | 43% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2029 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 654 | 0 |
Best Win
Arkadi Eremeevich Vul
Veniamin M. Kolbanov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (37)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Arkadi Eremeevich Vul
Veniamin M. Kolbanov