Evgeniy Najer vs Andrey Esipenko
Evgeniy Najer (49, GM, FID) and Andrey Esipenko (24, GM, RUS) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 7 rapid/blitz games. Esipenko leads the classical series 2–1 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2594 and 2684, the Elo model gives Esipenko a 45% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2594 vs 2684 (Δ -90)
With Evgeniy Najer as white
29% Evgeniy26% draw45% Andrey
With Andrey Esipenko as white
22% Evgeniy22% draw56% Andrey
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Evgeniy Najer | Andrey Esipenko | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2594 | 2684-14 |
| Peak rating | 2707 · Aug 2017 | 2723 · Mar 2022 |
| Peak age | 40 | 20 |
| World rank now | #173 | #41 |
| World rank peak | #28 | #24 |
| Federation rank now | #8 | #2 |
| Games (career, STD) | 994 | 1,351 |
| Months active | 217 | 172 |
| % white wins | 48% | 52% |
| % black wins | 31% | 40% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2549 | 2692 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 66 | 151 |
Best Win
Evgeniy Najer
Andrey Esipenko
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (13)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Evgeniy Najer
Andrey Esipenko