Mikhail Katsman vs Maksym Kazakov
Mikhail Katsman (67, UKR) and Maksym Kazakov (29, UKR) have never met in classical OTB, but played 30 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 137 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2098 and 1959, the Elo model gives Katsman a 65% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2098 vs 1959 (Δ +139)
With Mikhail Katsman as white
65% Mikhail16% draw19% Maksym
With Maksym Kazakov as white
55% Mikhail19% draw26% Maksym
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mikhail Katsman | Maksym Kazakov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2098 | 1959 |
| Peak rating | 2281 · Apr 2004 | 2109 · Aug 2018 |
| Peak age | 45 | 21 |
| World rank now | #15,583 | #35,328 |
| World rank peak | #5,889 | #17,511 |
| Federation rank now | #272 | #425 |
| Games (career, STD) | 72 | 454 |
| Months active | 206 | 182 |
| % white wins | 51% | 53% |
| % black wins | 43% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1831 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 300 | 235 |
Best Win
Mikhail Katsman
Maksym Kazakov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (30)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Mikhail Katsman
Maksym Kazakov