Nikolay Buldaev vs Sengdorji Dondukov
Nikolay Buldaev (49, RUS) and Sengdorji Dondukov (36, FM, RUS) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Dondukov leads the classical series 5–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2060 and 2315, the Elo model gives Dondukov a 70% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2060 vs 2315 (Δ -255)
With Nikolay Buldaev as white
14% Nikolay15% draw70% Sengdorji
With Sengdorji Dondukov as white
9% Nikolay13% draw78% Sengdorji
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikolay Buldaev | Sengdorji Dondukov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2060 | 2315 |
| Peak rating | 2268 · Jul 2003 | 2366 · Nov 2015 |
| Peak age | 26 | 25 |
| World rank now | #22,638 | #3,613 |
| World rank peak | #7,307 | #2,940 |
| Federation rank now | #1,404 | #173 |
| Games (career, STD) | 240 | 417 |
| Months active | 207 | 204 |
| % white wins | 60% | 64% |
| % black wins | 49% | 63% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Nikolay Buldaev
Sengdorji Dondukov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (11)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nikolay Buldaev
Sengdorji Dondukov