Mikhail Shmatkov vs Vadim Afanasiev
Mikhail Shmatkov (87, RUS) and Vadim Afanasiev (48, FM, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 12 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 82 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2066 and 2258, the Elo model gives Afanasiev a 62% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2066 vs 2258 (Δ -192)
With Mikhail Shmatkov as white
20% Mikhail18% draw62% Vadim
With Vadim Afanasiev as white
14% Mikhail15% draw71% Vadim
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mikhail Shmatkov | Vadim Afanasiev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2066 | 2258 |
| Peak rating | 2285 · Jan 2001 | 2305 · Sep 2013 |
| Peak age | 62 | 35 |
| World rank now | #23,052 | #5,516 |
| World rank peak | #9,074 | #4,570 |
| Federation rank now | #1,930 | #231 |
| Games (career, STD) | 563 | 162 |
| Months active | 217 | 216 |
| % white wins | 50% | 59% |
| % black wins | 39% | 54% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2272 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 430 |
Best Win
Mikhail Shmatkov
Vadim Afanasiev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Mikhail Shmatkov
Vadim Afanasiev