Pavel Kotenko vs Dmitry Elizarov
Pavel Kotenko (50, IM, RUS) and Dmitry Elizarov (37, FM, RUS) have met 22 times in classical OTB. Kotenko leads with 6 wins to 5, with 11 draws — a 50% draw rate. Their last meeting at Championship Rostov-on-Don 2025 rapid drew. With current classical ratings of 2202 and 2369, the Elo model gives Elizarov a 58% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2202 vs 2369 (Δ -167)
With Pavel Kotenko as white
22% Pavel20% draw58% Dmitry
With Dmitry Elizarov as white
15% Pavel17% draw68% Dmitry
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Pavel Kotenko | Dmitry Elizarov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2202 | 2369 |
| Peak rating | 2414 · Jul 2002 | 2410 · Jan 2019 |
| Peak age | 26 | 30 |
| World rank now | #8,044 | #2,317 |
| World rank peak | #1,596 | #1,890 |
| Federation rank now | #315 | #107 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,095 | 410 |
| Months active | 220 | 207 |
| % white wins | 59% | 69% |
| % black wins | 55% | 55% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2162 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 231 | 69 |
Best Win
Pavel Kotenko
Dmitry Elizarov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (53)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Pavel Kotenko
Dmitry Elizarov