Mikhail Arbuzov vs Pavel Stepanov
Mikhail Arbuzov (24, RUS) and Pavel Stepanov (20, RUS) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 11 rapid/blitz games. Arbuzov leads the classical series 1–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2152 and 2031, the Elo model gives Arbuzov a 62% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2152 vs 2031 (Δ +121)
With Mikhail Arbuzov as white
62% Mikhail17% draw20% Pavel
With Pavel Stepanov as white
52% Mikhail20% draw28% Pavel
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mikhail Arbuzov | Pavel Stepanov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2152 | 2031 |
| Peak rating | 2227 · Sep 2019 | 2096 · Aug 2023 |
| Peak age | 17 | 17 |
| World rank now | #10,593 | #21,189 |
| World rank peak | #7,882 | #14,856 |
| Federation rank now | #432 | #771 |
| Games (career, STD) | 435 | 352 |
| Months active | 156 | 130 |
| % white wins | 54% | 61% |
| % black wins | 53% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 11 | 0 |
Best Win
Mikhail Arbuzov
Pavel Stepanov
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).
Mikhail Arbuzov
Pavel Stepanov