Larry Christiansen vs Gregory Kaidanov
Larry Christiansen (70, GM, USA) and Gregory Kaidanov (67, GM, USA) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Kaidanov leads the classical series 2–1 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2563 and 2491, the Elo model gives Christiansen a 53% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2563 vs 2491 (Δ +72)
With Larry Christiansen as white
53% Larry23% draw24% Gregory
With Gregory Kaidanov as white
42% Larry27% draw31% Gregory
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Larry Christiansen | Gregory Kaidanov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2563 | 2491 |
| Peak rating | 2588 · Oct 2008 | 2646 · Oct 2002 |
| Peak age | 52 | 43 |
| World rank now | #257 | #655 |
| World rank peak | #151 | #43 |
| Federation rank now | #22 | #44 |
| Games (career, STD) | 133 | 545 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 49% | 55% |
| % black wins | 52% | 37% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2495 | 2425 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 9 | 17 |
Best Win
Larry Christiansen
Gregory Kaidanov
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).
Larry Christiansen
Gregory Kaidanov