David Kaufman vs Dmitry Rostovtsev
David Kaufman (16, IM, FID) and Dmitry Rostovtsev (20, IM, RUS) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 30 rapid/blitz games. Rostovtsev leads the classical series 2–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2475 and 2474, the Elo model gives Kaufman a 41% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2475 vs 2474 (Δ +1)
With David Kaufman as white
41% David27% draw31% Dmitry
With Dmitry Rostovtsev as white
31% David27% draw41% Dmitry
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| David Kaufman | Dmitry Rostovtsev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2475 | 2474 |
| Peak rating | 2475 · Feb 2026 | 2474 · Apr 2026 |
| Peak age | 16 | 20 |
| World rank now | #778 | #791 |
| World rank peak | #775 | #791 |
| Federation rank now | #27 | #47 |
| Games (career, STD) | 817 | 462 |
| Months active | 109 | 107 |
| % white wins | 59% | 66% |
| % black wins | 53% | 60% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2485 | 2484 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 286 | 905 |
Best Win
David Kaufman
Dmitry Rostovtsev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (34)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
David Kaufman
Dmitry Rostovtsev