Nikolay Avanesov vs Grigory Kiktev
Nikolay Avanesov (77, FM, UKR) and Grigory Kiktev (84, UKR) have never met in classical OTB, but played 13 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 36 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2173 and 1869, the Elo model gives Avanesov a 82% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2173 vs 1869 (Δ +304)
With Nikolay Avanesov as white
82% Nikolay10% draw7% Grigory
With Grigory Kiktev as white
76% Nikolay12% draw11% Grigory
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikolay Avanesov | Grigory Kiktev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2173 | 1869 |
| Peak rating | 2408 · Oct 2017 | 1981 · May 2012 |
| Peak age | 68 | 70 |
| World rank now | #10,183 | #54,345 |
| World rank peak | #1,999 | #34,529 |
| Federation rank now | #245 | #516 |
| Games (career, STD) | 194 | 89 |
| Months active | 216 | 168 |
| % white wins | 57% | 48% |
| % black wins | 53% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 49 |
Best Win
Nikolay Avanesov
Grigory Kiktev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (13)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nikolay Avanesov
Grigory Kiktev