Martins Liepins vs Aleksandrs Afanasjevs
Martins Liepins (86, LAT) and Aleksandrs Afanasjevs (72, LAT) have never met in classical OTB, but played 20 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 70 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1933 and 1640, the Elo model gives Liepins a 82% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1933 vs 1640 (Δ +293)
With Martins Liepins as white
82% Martins10% draw8% Aleksandrs
With Aleksandrs Afanasjevs as white
76% Martins11% draw13% Aleksandrs
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Martins Liepins | Aleksandrs Afanasjevs | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1933 | 1640+1 |
| Peak rating | 1933 · Mar 2024 | 1674 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 84 | 70 |
| World rank now | #47,952 | #131,389 |
| World rank peak | #42,633 | #77,726 |
| Federation rank now | #110 | #187 |
| Games (career, STD) | 56 | 279 |
| Months active | 177 | 88 |
| % white wins | 49% | 46% |
| % black wins | 48% | 41% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1638 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 63 | 281 |
Best Win
Martins Liepins
Aleksandrs Afanasjevs
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (20)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Martins Liepins
Aleksandrs Afanasjevs