Roman Kezin vs Erik Obgolts
Roman Kezin (31, IM, RUS) and Erik Obgolts (25, IM, RUS) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 43 rapid/blitz games. Kezin leads the classical series 5–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2463 and 2380, the Elo model gives Kezin a 55% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2463 vs 2380 (Δ +83)
With Roman Kezin as white
55% Roman22% draw23% Erik
With Erik Obgolts as white
44% Roman26% draw30% Erik
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Roman Kezin | Erik Obgolts | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2463+6 | 2380+14 |
| Peak rating | 2523 · Mar 2023 | 2455 · Mar 2023 |
| Peak age | 28 | 22 |
| World rank now | #888 | #2,036 |
| World rank peak | #516 | #1,077 |
| Federation rank now | #53 | #99 |
| Games (career, STD) | 779 | 855 |
| Months active | 199 | 170 |
| % white wins | 70% | 54% |
| % black wins | 61% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2436 | 2349 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 194 | 302 |
Best Win
Roman Kezin
Erik Obgolts
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (51)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Roman Kezin
Erik Obgolts