Denis Palin vs Nikita Konstantinov
Denis Palin (35, RUS) and Nikita Konstantinov (20, RUS) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 18 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 2083 and 2110, the Elo model gives Konstantinov a 36% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2083 vs 2110 (Δ -27)
With Denis Palin as white
39% Denis25% draw36% Nikita
With Nikita Konstantinov as white
30% Denis22% draw48% Nikita
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Denis Palin | Nikita Konstantinov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2083 | 2110-10 |
| Peak rating | 2196 · Jul 2019 | 2134 · Mar 2026 |
| Peak age | 28 | 20 |
| World rank now | #17,061 | #14,470 |
| World rank peak | #9,904 | #12,472 |
| Federation rank now | #573 | #492 |
| Games (career, STD) | 785 | 268 |
| Months active | 188 | 97 |
| % white wins | 45% | 62% |
| % black wins | 42% | 59% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2058 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 22 | 222 |
Best Win
Denis Palin
Nikita Konstantinov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (20)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Denis Palin
Nikita Konstantinov