Nikita Afanasiev vs Rudik Makarian
Nikita Afanasiev (26, GM, RUS) and Rudik Makarian (22, GM, FID) have met 13 times in classical OTB. Afanasiev leads with 5 wins to 2, with 6 draws — a 46% draw rate. Their last meeting at Final stage Cup of Russia 2025 (men) drew. With current classical ratings of 2549 and 2551, the Elo model gives Makarian a 31% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2549 vs 2551 (Δ -2)
With Nikita Afanasiev as white
41% Nikita28% draw31% Rudik
With Rudik Makarian as white
31% Nikita27% draw42% Rudik
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikita Afanasiev | Rudik Makarian | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2549+8 | 2551 |
| Peak rating | 2583 · Jun 2022 | 2562 · Jan 2023 |
| Peak age | 22 | 19 |
| World rank now | #317 | #304 |
| World rank peak | #272 | #304 |
| Federation rank now | #17 | #14 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,324 | 1,177 |
| Months active | 178 | 145 |
| % white wins | 66% | 62% |
| % black wins | 60% | 55% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2524 | 2546 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 570 | 221 |
Best Win
Nikita Afanasiev
Rudik Makarian
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (65)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nikita Afanasiev
Rudik Makarian