Gata Kamsky vs Timur Gareyev
Gata Kamsky (52, GM, FRA) and Timur Gareyev (38, GM, NON) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 6 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 2596 and 2558, the Elo model gives Kamsky a 48% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2596 vs 2558 (Δ +38)
With Gata Kamsky as white
48% Gata25% draw27% Timur
With Timur Gareyev as white
36% Gata30% draw35% Timur
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Gata Kamsky | Timur Gareyev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2596 | 2558 |
| Peak rating | 2763 · Jul 2013 | 2682 · Feb 2013 |
| Peak age | 39 | 25 |
| World rank now | #166 | #287 |
| World rank peak | #10 | #66 |
| Federation rank now | #8 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,297 | 1,182 |
| Months active | 217 | 215 |
| % white wins | 52% | 66% |
| % black wins | 36% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2533 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 42 | 40 |
Best Win
Gata Kamsky
Timur Gareyev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (11)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Gata Kamsky
Timur Gareyev