Meelis Kanep vs Kirill Chukavin
Meelis Kanep (43, GM, EST) and Kirill Chukavin (24, FM, EST) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 8 rapid/blitz games. Chukavin leads the classical series 2–1 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2369 and 2362, the Elo model gives Kanep a 43% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2369 vs 2362 (Δ +7)
With Meelis Kanep as white
43% Meelis26% draw31% Kirill
With Kirill Chukavin as white
33% Meelis27% draw41% Kirill
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Meelis Kanep | Kirill Chukavin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2369 | 2362 |
| Peak rating | 2537 · Nov 2010 | 2418 · Jul 2022 |
| Peak age | 27 | 20 |
| World rank now | #2,260 | #2,419 |
| World rank peak | #450 | #1,593 |
| Federation rank now | #5 | #6 |
| Games (career, STD) | 622 | 745 |
| Months active | 215 | 177 |
| % white wins | 49% | 60% |
| % black wins | 43% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2282 | 2390 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 177 | 17 |
Best Win
Meelis Kanep
Kirill Chukavin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (15)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Meelis Kanep
Kirill Chukavin