Denis Palin vs Artem Karpenko
Denis Palin (35, RUS) and Artem Karpenko (25, FM, RUS) have met 10 times in classical OTB. They split decisive games at 4–4 with 2 draws — a 20% draw rate. Their last meeting at Championship Saratov region 2018 saw Palin prevail. With current classical ratings of 2083 and 2343, the Elo model gives Karpenko a 71% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2083 vs 2343 (Δ -260)
With Denis Palin as white
14% Denis15% draw71% Artem
With Artem Karpenko as white
9% Denis13% draw78% Artem
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Denis Palin | Artem Karpenko | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2083 | 2343 |
| Peak rating | 2196 · Jul 2019 | 2404 · Jun 2017 |
| Peak age | 28 | 16 |
| World rank now | #17,061 | #2,879 |
| World rank peak | #9,904 | #2,118 |
| Federation rank now | #573 | #133 |
| Games (career, STD) | 785 | 581 |
| Months active | 188 | 169 |
| % white wins | 45% | 61% |
| % black wins | 42% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2159 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 22 | 52 |
Best Win
Denis Palin
Artem Karpenko
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (14)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Denis Palin
Artem Karpenko