Dmitry Pushkarev vs Nikolay Buldaev
Dmitry Pushkarev (40, FM, RUS) and Nikolay Buldaev (49, RUS) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Pushkarev leads the classical series 7–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2368 and 2060, the Elo model gives Pushkarev a 82% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2368 vs 2060 (Δ +308)
With Dmitry Pushkarev as white
82% Dmitry11% draw7% Nikolay
With Nikolay Buldaev as white
76% Dmitry14% draw10% Nikolay
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Dmitry Pushkarev | Nikolay Buldaev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2368 | 2060 |
| Peak rating | 2432 · Mar 2010 | 2268 · Jul 2003 |
| Peak age | 24 | 26 |
| World rank now | #2,367 | #22,638 |
| World rank peak | #1,556 | #7,307 |
| Federation rank now | #124 | #1,404 |
| Games (career, STD) | 307 | 240 |
| Months active | 215 | 207 |
| % white wins | 66% | 60% |
| % black wins | 55% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Dmitry Pushkarev
Nikolay Buldaev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Dmitry Pushkarev
Nikolay Buldaev