Erdem Dashibalov vs Nikolay Buldaev
Erdem Dashibalov (41, FM, RUS) and Nikolay Buldaev (49, RUS) have met 7 times in classical OTB. Dashibalov leads the classical series 4–2 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2337 and 2060, the Elo model gives Dashibalov a 80% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2337 vs 2060 (Δ +277)
With Erdem Dashibalov as white
80% Erdem12% draw8% Nikolay
With Nikolay Buldaev as white
73% Erdem15% draw13% Nikolay
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Erdem Dashibalov | Nikolay Buldaev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2337 | 2060 |
| Peak rating | 2408 · Jan 2008 | 2268 · Jul 2003 |
| Peak age | 23 | 26 |
| World rank now | #3,701 | #22,638 |
| World rank peak | #2,041 | #7,307 |
| Federation rank now | #310 | #1,404 |
| Games (career, STD) | 207 | 240 |
| Months active | 211 | 207 |
| % white wins | 47% | 60% |
| % black wins | 36% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1856 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 11 | 0 |
Best Win
Erdem Dashibalov
Nikolay Buldaev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Erdem Dashibalov
Nikolay Buldaev