Igor Brodsky vs Veniamin M. Kolbanov
Igor Brodsky (69, IM, RUS) and Veniamin M. Kolbanov (78, FM, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 7 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 23 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2181 and 2144, the Elo model gives Brodsky a 49% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2181 vs 2144 (Δ +37)
With Igor Brodsky as white
49% Igor22% draw29% Veniamin
With Veniamin M. Kolbanov as white
37% Igor26% draw37% Veniamin
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Igor Brodsky | Veniamin M. Kolbanov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2181 | 2144 |
| Peak rating | 2387 · Aug 2014 | 2301 · Jan 2009 |
| Peak age | 57 | 61 |
| World rank now | #9,538 | #11,220 |
| World rank peak | #2,385 | #4,420 |
| Federation rank now | #543 | #437 |
| Games (career, STD) | 161 | 253 |
| Months active | 217 | 188 |
| % white wins | 43% | 56% |
| % black wins | 46% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Igor Brodsky
Veniamin M. Kolbanov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Igor Brodsky
Veniamin M. Kolbanov