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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 -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 AverinAleksandr E. Usov
Current rating (STD)24162427
Peak rating2446 · Apr 20222427 · Apr 2026
Peak age1216
World rank now#1,412#1,274
World rank peak#1,168#1,274
Federation rank now#47#68
Games (career, STD)955766
Months active117116
% white wins61%67%
% black wins57%62%
TPR last 12m (STD)24392412
Activity 12m (games)10431343

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

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