Jan Gustafsson vs Arkadij Naiditsch
Jan Gustafsson (47, GM, GER) and Arkadij Naiditsch (41, GM, BUL) have met 5 times in classical OTB. Gustafsson leads the classical series 3–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2580 and 2574, the Elo model gives Gustafsson a 42% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2580 vs 2574 (Δ +6)
With Jan Gustafsson as white
42% Jan27% draw31% Arkadij
With Arkadij Naiditsch as white
32% Jan28% draw40% Arkadij
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Jan Gustafsson | Arkadij Naiditsch | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2580 | 2574 |
| Peak rating | 2652 · Nov 2010 | 2737 · Dec 2013 |
| Peak age | 31 | 28 |
| World rank now | #216 | #228 |
| World rank peak | #83 | #18 |
| Federation rank now | #12 | #3 |
| Games (career, STD) | 610 | 1,630 |
| Months active | 217 | 219 |
| % white wins | 53% | 58% |
| % black wins | 39% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2496 | 2520 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 8 | 144 |
Best Win
Jan Gustafsson
Arkadij Naiditsch
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Jan Gustafsson
Arkadij Naiditsch