Maksim Volkov vs Leonid Efimov
Maksim Volkov (18, FM, RUS) and Leonid Efimov (17, FM, FID) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 7 rapid/blitz games. Volkov leads the classical series 5–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2430 and 2336, the Elo model gives Volkov a 57% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2430 vs 2336 (Δ +94)
With Maksim Volkov as white
57% Maksim21% draw22% Leonid
With Leonid Efimov as white
46% Maksim25% draw29% Leonid
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Maksim Volkov | Leonid Efimov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2430 | 2336 |
| Peak rating | 2430 · Apr 2026 | 2347 · Oct 2025 |
| Peak age | 18 | 16 |
| World rank now | #1,241 | #3,048 |
| World rank peak | #1,241 | #2,758 |
| Federation rank now | #66 | #73 |
| Games (career, STD) | 739 | 723 |
| Months active | 127 | 123 |
| % white wins | 64% | 59% |
| % black wins | 56% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2429 | 2317 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 165 | 217 |
Best Win
Maksim Volkov
Leonid Efimov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (13)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Maksim Volkov
Leonid Efimov