Konstantin Zhitnikov vs Evgeny Kambur
Konstantin Zhitnikov (25, FM, RUS) and Evgeny Kambur (23, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 27 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 131 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2271 and 2058, the Elo model gives Zhitnikov a 74% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2271 vs 2058 (Δ +213)
With Konstantin Zhitnikov as white
74% Konstantin14% draw12% Evgeny
With Evgeny Kambur as white
65% Konstantin17% draw18% Evgeny
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Konstantin Zhitnikov | Evgeny Kambur | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2271 | 2058 |
| Peak rating | 2311 · Oct 2016 | 2078 · Feb 2025 |
| Peak age | 15 | 22 |
| World rank now | #5,981 | #19,772 |
| World rank peak | #4,550 | #16,866 |
| Federation rank now | #444 | #661 |
| Games (career, STD) | 403 | 244 |
| Months active | 158 | 140 |
| % white wins | 70% | 66% |
| % black wins | 65% | 63% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 84 | 509 |
Best Win
Konstantin Zhitnikov
Evgeny Kambur
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (27)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Konstantin Zhitnikov
Evgeny Kambur