Michael Casella vs Vadim Kudryavtsev
Michael Casella (56, FM, USA) and Vadim Kudryavtsev (59, RUS) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Casella leads the classical series 3–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2045 and 1941, the Elo model gives Casella a 60% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2045 vs 1941 (Δ +104)
With Michael Casella as white
60% Michael17% draw22% Vadim
With Vadim Kudryavtsev as white
50% Michael20% draw30% Vadim
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Michael Casella | Vadim Kudryavtsev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2045 | 1941 |
| Peak rating | 2359 · Jan 2004 | 2215 · Jan 2010 |
| Peak age | 34 | 43 |
| World rank now | #21,329 | #38,119 |
| World rank peak | #3,278 | #9,610 |
| Federation rank now | #611 | #994 |
| Games (career, STD) | 354 | 508 |
| Months active | 218 | 204 |
| % white wins | 50% | 39% |
| % black wins | 29% | 37% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1944 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 14 | 0 |
Best Win
Michael Casella
Vadim Kudryavtsev
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).
Michael Casella
Vadim Kudryavtsev