Igor Khipkhenov vs Ilya Kuzmin
Igor Khipkhenov (47, RUS) and Ilya Kuzmin (47, FM, RUS) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 13 rapid/blitz games. Khipkhenov leads the classical series 2–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2029 and 2113, the Elo model gives Kuzmin a 46% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2029 vs 2113 (Δ -84)
With Igor Khipkhenov as white
32% Igor22% draw46% Ilya
With Ilya Kuzmin as white
24% Igor19% draw57% Ilya
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Igor Khipkhenov | Ilya Kuzmin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2029 | 2113 |
| Peak rating | 2264 · Apr 2003 | 2313 · Nov 2015 |
| Peak age | 24 | 36 |
| World rank now | #20,978 | #14,913 |
| World rank peak | #7,699 | #4,531 |
| Federation rank now | #832 | #817 |
| Games (career, STD) | 232 | 137 |
| Months active | 216 | 217 |
| % white wins | 57% | 53% |
| % black wins | 51% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 18 |
Best Win
Igor Khipkhenov
Ilya Kuzmin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (16)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Igor Khipkhenov
Ilya Kuzmin