Nikolay Kurenkov vs Valery Orlov
Nikolay Kurenkov (90, RUS) and Valery Orlov (71, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 11 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 35 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1933 and 1616, the Elo model gives Kurenkov a 84% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1933 vs 1616 (Δ +317)
With Nikolay Kurenkov as white
84% Nikolay9% draw7% Valery
With Valery Orlov as white
78% Nikolay11% draw11% Valery
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikolay Kurenkov | Valery Orlov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1933 | 1616 |
| Peak rating | 2024 · Jul 2008 | 2071 · Jun 2016 |
| Peak age | 72 | 61 |
| World rank now | #46,394 | #139,047 |
| World rank peak | #28,321 | #22,399 |
| Federation rank now | #2,685 | #3,466 |
| Games (career, STD) | 60 | 217 |
| Months active | 188 | 136 |
| % white wins | 31% | 33% |
| % black wins | 41% | 25% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Nikolay Kurenkov
Valery Orlov
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 Kurenkov
Valery Orlov