Nikita Afanasiev vs Erdem Khubukshanov
Nikita Afanasiev (26, GM, RUS) and Erdem Khubukshanov (19, GM, FID) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 7 rapid/blitz games. Afanasiev leads the classical series 1–0 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2549 and 2488, the Elo model gives Afanasiev a 52% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2549 vs 2488 (Δ +61)
With Nikita Afanasiev as white
52% Nikita24% draw25% Erdem
With Erdem Khubukshanov as white
40% Nikita28% draw32% Erdem
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikita Afanasiev | Erdem Khubukshanov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2549+8 | 2488 |
| Peak rating | 2583 · Jun 2022 | 2502 · Dec 2025 |
| Peak age | 22 | 18 |
| World rank now | #317 | #685 |
| World rank peak | #272 | #569 |
| Federation rank now | #17 | #24 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,324 | 755 |
| Months active | 178 | 126 |
| % white wins | 66% | 60% |
| % black wins | 60% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2524 | 2506 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 592 | 250 |
Best Win
Nikita Afanasiev
Erdem Khubukshanov
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).
Nikita Afanasiev
Erdem Khubukshanov