Nikolay Averin vs Aleksandr E. Usov
Nikolay Averin (16, IM, FID) and Aleksandr E. Usov (16, IM, RUS) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 47 rapid/blitz games. Usov leads the classical series 2–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2416 and 2427, the Elo model gives Usov a 33% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2416 vs 2427 (Δ -11)
With Nikolay Averin as white
40% Nikolay28% draw33% Aleksandr
With Aleksandr E. Usov as white
30% Nikolay26% draw44% Aleksandr
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikolay Averin | Aleksandr E. Usov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2416 | 2427 |
| Peak rating | 2446 · Apr 2022 | 2427 · Apr 2026 |
| Peak age | 12 | 16 |
| World rank now | #1,412 | #1,274 |
| World rank peak | #1,168 | #1,274 |
| Federation rank now | #47 | #68 |
| Games (career, STD) | 955 | 766 |
| Months active | 117 | 116 |
| % white wins | 61% | 67% |
| % black wins | 57% | 62% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2439 | 2412 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 1043 | 1343 |
Best Win
Nikolay Averin
Aleksandr E. Usov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (52)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nikolay Averin
Aleksandr E. Usov