Nikolay Averin vs David Kaufman
Nikolay Averin (16, IM, FID) and David Kaufman (16, IM, FID) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 24 rapid/blitz games. Averin leads the classical series 3–1 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2416 and 2475, the Elo model gives Kaufman a 40% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2416 vs 2475 (Δ -59)
With Nikolay Averin as white
33% Nikolay28% draw40% David
With David Kaufman as white
25% Nikolay23% draw52% David
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikolay Averin | David Kaufman | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2416 | 2475 |
| Peak rating | 2446 · Apr 2022 | 2475 · Feb 2026 |
| Peak age | 12 | 16 |
| World rank now | #1,412 | #778 |
| World rank peak | #1,168 | #775 |
| Federation rank now | #47 | #27 |
| Games (career, STD) | 955 | 817 |
| Months active | 117 | 108 |
| % white wins | 61% | 59% |
| % black wins | 57% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2439 | 2485 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 1043 | 264 |
Best Win
Nikolay Averin
David Kaufman
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (32)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nikolay Averin
David Kaufman