Nikolay Kurenkov vs Nikolay Kazakov
Nikolay Kurenkov (90, RUS) and Nikolay Kazakov (91, RUS) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 5 rapid/blitz games. Kurenkov leads the classical series 5–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1933 and 1867, the Elo model gives Kurenkov a 55% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1933 vs 1867 (Δ +66)
With Nikolay Kurenkov as white
55% Nikolay18% draw27% Nikolay
With Nikolay Kazakov as white
44% Nikolay21% draw35% Nikolay
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikolay Kurenkov | Nikolay Kazakov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1933 | 1867 |
| Peak rating | 2024 · Jul 2008 | 2030 · Jun 2016 |
| Peak age | 72 | 81 |
| World rank now | #46,394 | #58,668 |
| World rank peak | #28,321 | #27,616 |
| Federation rank now | #2,685 | #2,850 |
| Games (career, STD) | 60 | 340 |
| Months active | 188 | 200 |
| % white wins | 31% | 34% |
| % black wins | 41% | 34% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Nikolay Kurenkov
Nikolay Kazakov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nikolay Kurenkov
Nikolay Kazakov