Richard Rapport vs Andrey Esipenko
Richard Rapport (30, GM, HUN) and Andrey Esipenko (24, GM, RUS) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 20 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 2729 and 2684, the Elo model gives Rapport a 49% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2729 vs 2684 (Δ +45)
With Richard Rapport as white
49% Richard25% draw26% Andrey
With Andrey Esipenko as white
37% Richard29% draw34% Andrey
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Richard Rapport | Andrey Esipenko | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2729 | 2684-14 |
| Peak rating | 2776 · Apr 2022 | 2723 · Mar 2022 |
| Peak age | 26 | 20 |
| World rank now | #20 | #41 |
| World rank peak | #5 | #24 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #2 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,541 | 1,351 |
| Months active | 195 | 172 |
| % white wins | 48% | 52% |
| % black wins | 38% | 40% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2724 | 2693 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 149 | 155 |
Best Win
Richard Rapport
Andrey Esipenko
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (28)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Richard Rapport
Andrey Esipenko