Pavel Kotenko vs Grigori Simonyan
Pavel Kotenko (50, IM, RUS) and Grigori Simonyan (19, RUS) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 9 rapid/blitz games. Kotenko leads the classical series 3–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2202 and 2020, the Elo model gives Kotenko a 70% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2202 vs 2020 (Δ +182)
With Pavel Kotenko as white
70% Pavel15% draw15% Grigori
With Grigori Simonyan as white
61% Pavel18% draw21% Grigori
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Pavel Kotenko | Grigori Simonyan | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2202 | 2020 |
| Peak rating | 2414 · Jul 2002 | 2157 · Mar 2020 |
| Peak age | 26 | 13 |
| World rank now | #8,044 | #23,529 |
| World rank peak | #1,596 | #10,902 |
| Federation rank now | #315 | #1,086 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,095 | 368 |
| Months active | 220 | 132 |
| % white wins | 59% | 62% |
| % black wins | 55% | 55% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2162 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 231 | 55 |
Best Win
Pavel Kotenko
Grigori Simonyan
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (13)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Pavel Kotenko
Grigori Simonyan