Konstantin Starosek vs Vladimir Akmen
Konstantin Starosek (58, RUS) and Vladimir Akmen (47, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 8 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 12 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2460 and 2130, the Elo model gives Starosek a 84% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2460 vs 2130 (Δ +330)
With Konstantin Starosek as white
84% Konstantin11% draw5% Vladimir
With Vladimir Akmen as white
78% Konstantin13% draw9% Vladimir
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Konstantin Starosek | Vladimir Akmen | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2460 | 2130 |
| Peak rating | 2495 · Apr 2002 | 2130 · Feb 2022 |
| Peak age | 34 | 43 |
| World rank now | #1,172 | #12,386 |
| World rank peak | #613 | #11,956 |
| Federation rank now | #115 | #527 |
| Games (career, STD) | 14 | 29 |
| Months active | 217 | 108 |
| % white wins | 72% | 63% |
| % black wins | 63% | 57% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Konstantin Starosek
Vladimir Akmen
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Konstantin Starosek
Vladimir Akmen