Nikolay P. Kuznetsov vs Alexander V. Bushkov
Nikolay P. Kuznetsov (79, FM, RUS) and Alexander V. Bushkov (54, FM, RUS) have met 24 times in classical OTB. Bushkov leads with 9 wins to 4, with 11 draws — a 46% draw rate. Their last meeting at Mari El chess championship 2019 drew. With current classical ratings of 2094 and 2142, the Elo model gives Bushkov a 39% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2094 vs 2142 (Δ -48)
With Nikolay P. Kuznetsov as white
36% Nikolay25% draw39% Alexander
With Alexander V. Bushkov as white
28% Nikolay21% draw51% Alexander
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikolay P. Kuznetsov | Alexander V. Bushkov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2094 | 2142 |
| Peak rating | 2393 · Jul 2002 | 2335 · Jul 2003 |
| Peak age | 55 | 31 |
| World rank now | #15,707 | #12,500 |
| World rank peak | #2,119 | #4,066 |
| Federation rank now | #833 | #700 |
| Games (career, STD) | 406 | 305 |
| Months active | 213 | 208 |
| % white wins | 56% | 56% |
| % black wins | 51% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 28 | 0 |
Best Win
Nikolay P. Kuznetsov
Alexander V. Bushkov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (33)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nikolay P. Kuznetsov
Alexander V. Bushkov