Arsen Kukhmazov vs Nikita Afanasiev
Arsen Kukhmazov (29, IM, FID) and Nikita Afanasiev (26, GM, RUS) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 54 rapid/blitz games. Afanasiev leads the classical series 1–0 (5 draws). With current classical ratings of 2442 and 2549, the Elo model gives Afanasiev a 48% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2442 vs 2549 (Δ -107)
With Arsen Kukhmazov as white
27% Arsen25% draw48% Nikita
With Nikita Afanasiev as white
20% Arsen21% draw59% Nikita
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Arsen Kukhmazov | Nikita Afanasiev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2442 | 2549+8 |
| Peak rating | 2512 · May 2023 | 2583 · Jun 2022 |
| Peak age | 26 | 22 |
| World rank now | #1,110 | #317 |
| World rank peak | #596 | #272 |
| Federation rank now | #36 | #17 |
| Games (career, STD) | 744 | 1,324 |
| Months active | 187 | 178 |
| % white wins | 56% | 66% |
| % black wins | 51% | 60% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2524 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 129 | 592 |
Best Win
Arsen Kukhmazov
Nikita Afanasiev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (60)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Arsen Kukhmazov
Nikita Afanasiev