Pavel Kotenko vs Vasily Papin
Pavel Kotenko (50, IM, RUS) and Vasily Papin (38, GM, RUS) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. Papin leads the classical series 6–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2202 and 2477, the Elo model gives Papin a 72% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2202 vs 2477 (Δ -275)
With Pavel Kotenko as white
12% Pavel16% draw72% Vasily
With Vasily Papin as white
8% Pavel13% draw79% Vasily
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Pavel Kotenko | Vasily Papin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2202 | 2477 |
| Peak rating | 2414 · Jul 2002 | 2583 · Sep 2011 |
| Peak age | 26 | 23 |
| World rank now | #8,044 | #927 |
| World rank peak | #1,596 | #277 |
| Federation rank now | #315 | #78 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,095 | 1,308 |
| Months active | 219 | 219 |
| % white wins | 59% | 54% |
| % black wins | 55% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2162 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 231 | 0 |
Best Win
Pavel Kotenko
Vasily Papin
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
Vasily Papin