Nikita Afanasiev vs Kirill Klukin
Nikita Afanasiev (26, GM, RUS) and Kirill Klukin (26, IM, SRB) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 13 rapid/blitz games. Afanasiev leads the classical series 3–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2549 and 2414, the Elo model gives Afanasiev a 63% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2549 vs 2414 (Δ +135)
With Nikita Afanasiev as white
63% Nikita20% draw18% Kirill
With Kirill Klukin as white
52% Nikita23% draw24% Kirill
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikita Afanasiev | Kirill Klukin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2549+8 | 2414-1 |
| Peak rating | 2583 · Jun 2022 | 2430 · Mar 2025 |
| Peak age | 22 | 25 |
| World rank now | #317 | #1,447 |
| World rank peak | #272 | #1,265 |
| Federation rank now | #17 | #34 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,324 | 539 |
| Months active | 178 | 169 |
| % white wins | 66% | 59% |
| % black wins | 60% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2524 | 2429 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 592 | 163 |
Best Win
Nikita Afanasiev
Kirill Klukin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (18)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nikita Afanasiev
Kirill Klukin