Mikhail Kinin vs Konstantin Bespalov
Mikhail Kinin (68, RUS) and Konstantin Bespalov (45, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 21 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 52 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1957 and 2200, the Elo model gives Bespalov a 69% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1957 vs 2200 (Δ -243)
With Mikhail Kinin as white
16% Mikhail15% draw69% Konstantin
With Konstantin Bespalov as white
11% Mikhail13% draw77% Konstantin
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mikhail Kinin | Konstantin Bespalov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1957 | 2200 |
| Peak rating | 2215 · Jan 2001 | 2258 · Jan 2015 |
| Peak age | 43 | 34 |
| World rank now | #32,768 | #7,958 |
| World rank peak | #12,329 | #6,681 |
| Federation rank now | #1,052 | #326 |
| Games (career, STD) | 61 | 74 |
| Months active | 217 | 220 |
| % white wins | 53% | 70% |
| % black wins | 48% | 64% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Mikhail Kinin
Konstantin Bespalov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (21)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Mikhail Kinin
Konstantin Bespalov