Boris Plotnikov vs Leonid Varankin
Boris Plotnikov (16, FM, RUS) and Leonid Varankin (16, RUS) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 5 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 2330 and 2077, the Elo model gives Plotnikov a 78% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2330 vs 2077 (Δ +253)
With Boris Plotnikov as white
78% Boris13% draw10% Leonid
With Leonid Varankin as white
70% Boris15% draw14% Leonid
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Boris Plotnikov | Leonid Varankin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2330 | 2077-1 |
| Peak rating | 2367 · Jan 2026 | 2163 · Aug 2025 |
| Peak age | 16 | 15 |
| World rank now | #3,203 | #17,632 |
| World rank peak | #2,302 | #10,075 |
| Federation rank now | #143 | #596 |
| Games (career, STD) | 717 | 443 |
| Months active | 105 | 90 |
| % white wins | 53% | 47% |
| % black wins | 50% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2247 | 1999 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 184 | 375 |
Best Win
Boris Plotnikov
Leonid Varankin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Boris Plotnikov
Leonid Varankin