Gata Kamsky vs Alexander Onischuk
Gata Kamsky (52, GM, FRA) and Alexander Onischuk (51, GM, USA) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Kamsky leads with 2 wins to 1, with 7 draws — a 70% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2017 U.S. Championship drew. With current classical ratings of 2596 and 2640, the Elo model gives Onischuk a 37% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2596 vs 2640 (Δ -44)
With Gata Kamsky as white
34% Gata29% draw37% Alexander
With Alexander Onischuk as white
27% Gata25% draw49% Alexander
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Gata Kamsky | Alexander Onischuk | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2596 | 2640 |
| Peak rating | 2763 · Jul 2013 | 2701 · Jul 2010 |
| Peak age | 39 | 35 |
| World rank now | #166 | #112 |
| World rank peak | #10 | #26 |
| Federation rank now | #8 | #13 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,297 | 596 |
| Months active | 217 | 218 |
| % white wins | 52% | 40% |
| % black wins | 36% | 25% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2508 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 41 | 0 |
Best Win
Gata Kamsky
Alexander Onischuk
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Gata Kamsky
Alexander Onischuk