Mikhail Khudov vs Viktor S. Budin
Mikhail Khudov (61, RUS) and Viktor S. Budin (34, RUS) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Khudov leads the classical series 6–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 1978 and 1935, the Elo model gives Khudov a 51% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1978 vs 1935 (Δ +43)
With Mikhail Khudov as white
51% Mikhail19% draw29% Viktor
With Viktor S. Budin as white
40% Mikhail23% draw37% Viktor
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mikhail Khudov | Viktor S. Budin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1978 | 1935 |
| Peak rating | 2259 · Apr 2003 | 2106 · Mar 2013 |
| Peak age | 38 | 21 |
| World rank now | #31,156 | #38,414 |
| World rank peak | #8,332 | #17,677 |
| Federation rank now | #894 | #1,081 |
| Games (career, STD) | 223 | 168 |
| Months active | 218 | 200 |
| % white wins | 47% | 53% |
| % black wins | 49% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1883 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 27 | 0 |
Best Win
Mikhail Khudov
Viktor S. Budin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Mikhail Khudov
Viktor S. Budin