Boris Savchenko vs Nikita Afanasiev
Boris Savchenko (40, GM, RUS) and Nikita Afanasiev (26, GM, RUS) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 19 rapid/blitz games. Afanasiev leads the classical series 1–0 (5 draws). With current classical ratings of 2489 and 2549, the Elo model gives Afanasiev a 40% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2489 vs 2549 (Δ -60)
With Boris Savchenko as white
32% Boris28% draw40% Nikita
With Nikita Afanasiev as white
25% Boris24% draw52% Nikita
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Boris Savchenko | Nikita Afanasiev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2489 | 2549+8 |
| Peak rating | 2655 · Apr 2009 | 2583 · Jun 2022 |
| Peak age | 23 | 22 |
| World rank now | #673 | #317 |
| World rank peak | #71 | #272 |
| Federation rank now | #41 | #17 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,676 | 1,324 |
| Months active | 219 | 178 |
| % white wins | 62% | 66% |
| % black wins | 52% | 60% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2421 | 2524 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 168 | 570 |
Best Win
Boris Savchenko
Nikita Afanasiev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (25)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Boris Savchenko
Nikita Afanasiev