Nikita Petrov vs Nikita Afanasiev
Nikita Petrov (30, GM, MNE) and Nikita Afanasiev (26, GM, RUS) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 12 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 2554 and 2549, the Elo model gives Petrov a 42% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2554 vs 2549 (Δ +5)
With Nikita Petrov as white
42% Nikita27% draw31% Nikita
With Nikita Afanasiev as white
32% Nikita28% draw40% Nikita
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikita Petrov | Nikita Afanasiev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2554 | 2549+8 |
| Peak rating | 2610 · Apr 2019 | 2583 · Jun 2022 |
| Peak age | 23 | 22 |
| World rank now | #292 | #317 |
| World rank peak | #200 | #272 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #17 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,274 | 1,324 |
| Months active | 195 | 178 |
| % white wins | 57% | 66% |
| % black wins | 47% | 60% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2514 | 2524 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 177 | 592 |
Best Win
Nikita Petrov
Nikita Afanasiev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (14)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nikita Petrov
Nikita Afanasiev