Ksenofont Karpsatov vs Nikolai Gutsko
Ksenofont Karpsatov (60, RUS) and Nikolai Gutsko (78, FM, BLR) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Gutsko leads with 2 wins to 1, with 7 draws — a 70% draw rate. Their last meeting at Primorka Summer 2009 Rtg drew. With current classical ratings of 1989 and 2317, the Elo model gives Gutsko a 78% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1989 vs 2317 (Δ -328)
With Ksenofont Karpsatov as white
9% Ksenofont13% draw78% Nikolai
With Nikolai Gutsko as white
6% Ksenofont11% draw84% Nikolai
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ksenofont Karpsatov | Nikolai Gutsko | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1989 | 2317 |
| Peak rating | 2404 · Oct 2008 | 2342 · Jan 2018 |
| Peak age | 42 | 70 |
| World rank now | #33,974 | #4,324 |
| World rank peak | #2,095 | #3,642 |
| Federation rank now | #2,737 | #19 |
| Games (career, STD) | 349 | 533 |
| Months active | 189 | 200 |
| % white wins | 23% | 32% |
| % black wins | 25% | 34% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Ksenofont Karpsatov
Nikolai Gutsko
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ksenofont Karpsatov
Nikolai Gutsko