Mikhail Kobalia vs Volodar Murzin
Mikhail Kobalia (48, GM, FID) and Volodar Murzin (20, GM, FID) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 9 rapid/blitz games. Murzin leads the classical series 1–0 (5 draws). With current classical ratings of 2534 and 2650, the Elo model gives Murzin a 49% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2534 vs 2650 (Δ -116)
With Mikhail Kobalia as white
26% Mikhail25% draw49% Volodar
With Volodar Murzin as white
19% Mikhail21% draw60% Volodar
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mikhail Kobalia | Volodar Murzin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2534+2 | 2650-5 |
| Peak rating | 2679 · May 2011 | 2678 · Aug 2025 |
| Peak age | 33 | 19 |
| World rank now | #393 | #65 |
| World rank peak | #35 | #46 |
| Federation rank now | #16 | #3 |
| Games (career, STD) | 718 | 1,164 |
| Months active | 218 | 137 |
| % white wins | 46% | 50% |
| % black wins | 37% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2561 | 2636 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 76 | 223 |
Best Win
Mikhail Kobalia
Volodar Murzin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (15)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Mikhail Kobalia
Volodar Murzin