Kirill Kozionov vs Nikolay Averin
Kirill Kozionov (28, IM, RUS) and Nikolay Averin (16, IM, FID) have never met in classical OTB, but played 34 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 175 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2442 and 2416, the Elo model gives Kozionov a 46% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2442 vs 2416 (Δ +26)
With Kirill Kozionov as white
46% Kirill25% draw29% Nikolay
With Nikolay Averin as white
34% Kirill29% draw37% Nikolay
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Kirill Kozionov | Nikolay Averin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2442 | 2416 |
| Peak rating | 2470 · Mar 2020 | 2446 · Apr 2022 |
| Peak age | 22 | 12 |
| World rank now | #1,110 | #1,412 |
| World rank peak | #987 | #1,168 |
| Federation rank now | #62 | #47 |
| Games (career, STD) | 924 | 955 |
| Months active | 184 | 117 |
| % white wins | 65% | 61% |
| % black wins | 60% | 57% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2374 | 2439 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 1294 | 1043 |
Best Win
Kirill Kozionov
Nikolay Averin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (34)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Kirill Kozionov
Nikolay Averin