Mikhail Kinin vs Vladimir Konovalov
Mikhail Kinin (68, RUS) and Vladimir Konovalov (57, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 27 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 77 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1957 and 2097, the Elo model gives Konovalov a 55% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1957 vs 2097 (Δ -140)
With Mikhail Kinin as white
26% Mikhail19% draw55% Vladimir
With Vladimir Konovalov as white
19% Mikhail16% draw65% Vladimir
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mikhail Kinin | Vladimir Konovalov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1957 | 2097 |
| Peak rating | 2215 · Jan 2001 | 2122 · Jan 2017 |
| Peak age | 43 | 48 |
| World rank now | #32,768 | #16,122 |
| World rank peak | #12,329 | #15,312 |
| Federation rank now | #1,052 | #888 |
| Games (career, STD) | 61 | 143 |
| Months active | 217 | 201 |
| % white wins | 53% | 48% |
| % black wins | 48% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Mikhail Kinin
Vladimir Konovalov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (27)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Mikhail Kinin
Vladimir Konovalov