Ignat Asafiev vs Arslan Kusov
Ignat Asafiev (22, RUS) and Arslan Kusov (22, RUS) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 6 rapid/blitz games. Asafiev leads the classical series 4–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1915 and 1624, the Elo model gives Asafiev a 82% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1915 vs 1624 (Δ +291)
With Ignat Asafiev as white
82% Ignat9% draw9% Arslan
With Arslan Kusov as white
76% Ignat11% draw13% Arslan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ignat Asafiev | Arslan Kusov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1915 | 1624 |
| Peak rating | 1997 · Sep 2016 | 1624 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 12 | 20 |
| World rank now | #45,822 | #120,377 |
| World rank peak | #32,102 | #95,994 |
| Federation rank now | #2,178 | #4,800 |
| Games (career, STD) | 229 | 232 |
| Months active | 139 | 139 |
| % white wins | 59% | 44% |
| % black wins | 50% | 40% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Ignat Asafiev
Arslan Kusov
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).
Ignat Asafiev
Arslan Kusov