Gennady Pankov vs Veniamin M. Kolbanov
Gennady Pankov (78, RUS) and Veniamin M. Kolbanov (78, FM, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 10 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 58 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1908 and 2144, the Elo model gives Kolbanov a 69% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1908 vs 2144 (Δ -236)
With Gennady Pankov as white
17% Gennady15% draw69% Veniamin
With Veniamin M. Kolbanov as white
11% Gennady12% draw76% Veniamin
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Gennady Pankov | Veniamin M. Kolbanov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1908 | 2144 |
| Peak rating | 2097 · Jan 2004 | 2301 · Jan 2009 |
| Peak age | 56 | 61 |
| World rank now | #43,825 | #11,220 |
| World rank peak | #25,660 | #4,420 |
| Federation rank now | #1,871 | #437 |
| Games (career, STD) | 194 | 253 |
| Months active | 211 | 187 |
| % white wins | 43% | 56% |
| % black wins | 37% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Gennady Pankov
Veniamin M. Kolbanov
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).
Gennady Pankov
Veniamin M. Kolbanov