Nikolay Kurenkov vs Yaroslav Elkin
Nikolay Kurenkov (90, RUS) and Yaroslav Elkin (77, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 13 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 42 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1933 and 1932, the Elo model gives Kurenkov a 44% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1933 vs 1932 (Δ +1)
With Nikolay Kurenkov as white
44% Nikolay21% draw34% Yaroslav
With Yaroslav Elkin as white
34% Nikolay21% draw44% Yaroslav
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikolay Kurenkov | Yaroslav Elkin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1933 | 1932 |
| Peak rating | 2024 · Jul 2008 | 2030 · Mar 2016 |
| Peak age | 72 | 67 |
| World rank now | #46,394 | #47,636 |
| World rank peak | #28,321 | #27,832 |
| Federation rank now | #2,685 | #2,574 |
| Games (career, STD) | 60 | 52 |
| Months active | 188 | 126 |
| % white wins | 31% | 45% |
| % black wins | 41% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Nikolay Kurenkov
Yaroslav Elkin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (13)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nikolay Kurenkov
Yaroslav Elkin