Kostya Kavutskiy vs Michael Brown
Kostya Kavutskiy (34, IM, USA) and Michael Brown (29, GM, USA) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Brown leads the classical series 2–1 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2318 and 2509, the Elo model gives Brown a 61% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2318 vs 2509 (Δ -191)
With Kostya Kavutskiy as white
19% Kostya20% draw61% Michael
With Michael Brown as white
13% Kostya17% draw70% Michael
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Kostya Kavutskiy | Michael Brown | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2318 | 2509 |
| Peak rating | 2430 · Aug 2018 | 2529 · Feb 2019 |
| Peak age | 26 | 22 |
| World rank now | #3,536 | #696 |
| World rank peak | #1,618 | #557 |
| Federation rank now | #156 | #39 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,269 | 650 |
| Months active | 184 | 183 |
| % white wins | 45% | 49% |
| % black wins | 40% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2287 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 76 | 0 |
Best Win
Kostya Kavutskiy
Michael Brown
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Kostya Kavutskiy
Michael Brown