Nikolay Petrov vs Andrey Volkov
Nikolay Petrov (23, RUS) and Andrey Volkov (23, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 6 rapid/blitz games on record. With current classical ratings of 1981 and 1951, the Elo model gives Petrov a 49% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1981 vs 1951 (Δ +30)
With Nikolay Petrov as white
49% Nikolay20% draw31% Andrey
With Andrey Volkov as white
38% Nikolay24% draw39% Andrey
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikolay Petrov | Andrey Volkov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1981 | 1951 |
| Peak rating | 2036 · Jun 2019 | 2083 · Aug 2015 |
| Peak age | 16 | 12 |
| World rank now | #31,500 | #43,341 |
| World rank peak | #24,639 | #21,105 |
| Federation rank now | #1,700 | #2,443 |
| Games (career, STD) | 266 | 159 |
| Months active | 141 | 131 |
| % white wins | 53% | 44% |
| % black wins | 44% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Nikolay Petrov
Andrey Volkov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nikolay Petrov
Andrey Volkov