Ilya Kuzmin vs Maxim Sarapulov
Ilya Kuzmin (47, FM, RUS) and Maxim Sarapulov (44, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 11 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 26 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2113 and 1906, the Elo model gives Kuzmin a 73% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2113 vs 1906 (Δ +207)
With Ilya Kuzmin as white
73% Ilya13% draw13% Maxim
With Maxim Sarapulov as white
65% Ilya16% draw19% Maxim
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ilya Kuzmin | Maxim Sarapulov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2113 | 1906 |
| Peak rating | 2313 · Nov 2015 | 1963 · Mar 2019 |
| Peak age | 36 | 37 |
| World rank now | #14,913 | #43,894 |
| World rank peak | #4,531 | #33,933 |
| Federation rank now | #817 | #1,379 |
| Games (career, STD) | 137 | 47 |
| Months active | 218 | 139 |
| % white wins | 53% | 44% |
| % black wins | 48% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 18 | 59 |
Best Win
Ilya Kuzmin
Maxim Sarapulov
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).
Ilya Kuzmin
Maxim Sarapulov