Nikolay Averin vs Timur Yonal
Nikolay Averin (16, IM, FID) and Timur Yonal (16, FM, TUR) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 9 rapid/blitz games. Yonal leads the classical series 3–1 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2416 and 2346, the Elo model gives Averin a 54% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2416 vs 2346 (Δ +70)
With Nikolay Averin as white
54% Nikolay22% draw24% Timur
With Timur Yonal as white
42% Nikolay26% draw32% Timur
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikolay Averin | Timur Yonal | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2416 | 2346-16 |
| Peak rating | 2446 · Apr 2022 | 2370 · Mar 2026 |
| Peak age | 12 | 16 |
| World rank now | #1,412 | #2,801 |
| World rank peak | #1,168 | #2,246 |
| Federation rank now | #47 | #40 |
| Games (career, STD) | 955 | 1,025 |
| Months active | 117 | 123 |
| % white wins | 61% | 46% |
| % black wins | 57% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2439 | 2262 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 1043 | 395 |
Best Win
Nikolay Averin
Timur Yonal
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (17)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nikolay Averin
Timur Yonal