Nikolay P. Kuznetsov vs Maksim Volkov
Nikolay P. Kuznetsov (79, FM, RUS) and Maksim Volkov (18, FM, RUS) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 10 rapid/blitz games. Kuznetsov leads the classical series 4–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2094 and 2430, the Elo model gives Volkov a 79% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2094 vs 2430 (Δ -336)
With Nikolay P. Kuznetsov as white
9% Nikolay13% draw79% Maksim
With Maksim Volkov as white
5% Nikolay11% draw84% Maksim
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikolay P. Kuznetsov | Maksim Volkov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2094 | 2430 |
| Peak rating | 2393 · Jul 2002 | 2430 · Apr 2026 |
| Peak age | 55 | 18 |
| World rank now | #15,707 | #1,241 |
| World rank peak | #2,119 | #1,241 |
| Federation rank now | #833 | #66 |
| Games (career, STD) | 406 | 739 |
| Months active | 213 | 127 |
| % white wins | 56% | 64% |
| % black wins | 51% | 56% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2429 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 28 | 165 |
Best Win
Nikolay P. Kuznetsov
Maksim Volkov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (15)
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
Maksim Volkov