Arkadi Eremeevich Vul vs Zaheeruddeen Asefi
Arkadi Eremeevich Vul (73, GM, RUS) and Zaheeruddeen Asefi (61, FM, AFG) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 6 rapid/blitz games. Vul leads the classical series 2–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2109 and 1956, the Elo model gives Vul a 67% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2109 vs 1956 (Δ +153)
With Arkadi Eremeevich Vul as white
67% Arkadi15% draw18% Zaheeruddeen
With Zaheeruddeen Asefi as white
57% Arkadi18% draw24% Zaheeruddeen
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Arkadi Eremeevich Vul | Zaheeruddeen Asefi | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2109 | 1956 |
| Peak rating | 2510 · Oct 2003 | 2205 · Apr 2007 |
| Peak age | 50 | 42 |
| World rank now | #14,563 | #35,422 |
| World rank peak | #526 | #13,156 |
| Federation rank now | #496 | #4 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,448 | 451 |
| Months active | 217 | 186 |
| % white wins | 53% | 45% |
| % black wins | 43% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2029 | 1940 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 654 | 76 |
Best Win
Arkadi Eremeevich Vul
Zaheeruddeen Asefi
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
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
Zaheeruddeen Asefi