Nikolay P. Kuznetsov vs Konstantin Zhitnikov
Nikolay P. Kuznetsov (79, FM, RUS) and Konstantin Zhitnikov (25, FM, RUS) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 27 rapid/blitz games. Zhitnikov leads the classical series 3–1 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2094 and 2271, the Elo model gives Zhitnikov a 60% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2094 vs 2271 (Δ -177)
With Nikolay P. Kuznetsov as white
21% Nikolay19% draw60% Konstantin
With Konstantin Zhitnikov as white
15% Nikolay16% draw69% Konstantin
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikolay P. Kuznetsov | Konstantin Zhitnikov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2094 | 2271 |
| Peak rating | 2393 · Jul 2002 | 2311 · Oct 2016 |
| Peak age | 55 | 15 |
| World rank now | #15,707 | #5,981 |
| World rank peak | #2,119 | #4,550 |
| Federation rank now | #833 | #444 |
| Games (career, STD) | 406 | 403 |
| Months active | 213 | 158 |
| % white wins | 56% | 70% |
| % black wins | 51% | 65% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 28 | 84 |
Best Win
Nikolay P. Kuznetsov
Konstantin Zhitnikov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (34)
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
Konstantin Zhitnikov