Oleg Budnikov vs Maksym Kazakov
Oleg Budnikov (47, UKR) and Maksym Kazakov (29, UKR) have never met in classical OTB, but played 38 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 148 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2315 and 1959, the Elo model gives Budnikov a 86% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2315 vs 1959 (Δ +356)
With Oleg Budnikov as white
86% Oleg10% draw5% Maksym
With Maksym Kazakov as white
81% Oleg12% draw8% Maksym
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Oleg Budnikov | Maksym Kazakov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2315 | 1959 |
| Peak rating | 2442 · Nov 2010 | 2109 · Aug 2018 |
| Peak age | 31 | 21 |
| World rank now | #3,630 | #35,328 |
| World rank peak | #1,297 | #17,511 |
| Federation rank now | #106 | #425 |
| Games (career, STD) | 776 | 454 |
| Months active | 219 | 182 |
| % white wins | 66% | 53% |
| % black wins | 62% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 73 | 235 |
Best Win
Oleg Budnikov
Maksym Kazakov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (38)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Oleg Budnikov
Maksym Kazakov