Kaido Kulaots vs Meelis Kanep
Kaido Kulaots (50, GM, EST) and Meelis Kanep (43, GM, EST) have met 21 times in classical OTB. They split decisive games at 1–1 with 19 draws — a 90% draw rate. Their last meeting at 5th Heldur Valgmae Memorial Tournament drew. With current classical ratings of 2459 and 2369, the Elo model gives Kulaots a 57% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2459 vs 2369 (Δ +90)
With Kaido Kulaots as white
57% Kaido21% draw22% Meelis
With Meelis Kanep as white
45% Kaido25% draw29% Meelis
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Kaido Kulaots | Meelis Kanep | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2459 | 2369 |
| Peak rating | 2609 · Jul 2011 | 2537 · Nov 2010 |
| Peak age | 35 | 27 |
| World rank now | #925 | #2,260 |
| World rank peak | #133 | #450 |
| Federation rank now | #2 | #5 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,783 | 622 |
| Months active | 216 | 215 |
| % white wins | 54% | 49% |
| % black wins | 42% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2376 | 2282 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 112 | 184 |
Best Win
Kaido Kulaots
Meelis Kanep
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (31)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Kaido Kulaots
Meelis Kanep