Denis Palin vs Ruslan Kavyev
Denis Palin (35, RUS) and Ruslan Kavyev (23, FM, RUS) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 16 rapid/blitz games. Palin leads the classical series 3–2 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2083 and 2222, the Elo model gives Kavyev a 54% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2083 vs 2222 (Δ -139)
With Denis Palin as white
25% Denis20% draw54% Ruslan
With Ruslan Kavyev as white
18% Denis17% draw65% Ruslan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Denis Palin | Ruslan Kavyev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2083 | 2222 |
| Peak rating | 2196 · Jul 2019 | 2339 · Oct 2020 |
| Peak age | 28 | 17 |
| World rank now | #17,061 | #7,042 |
| World rank peak | #9,904 | #3,227 |
| Federation rank now | #573 | #283 |
| Games (career, STD) | 785 | 901 |
| Months active | 188 | 156 |
| % white wins | 45% | 54% |
| % black wins | 42% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2209 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 22 | 211 |
Best Win
Denis Palin
Ruslan Kavyev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (22)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Denis Palin
Ruslan Kavyev