Timofei Kulakov vs Pavel Stepanov
Timofei Kulakov (19, RUS) and Pavel Stepanov (20, RUS) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 6 rapid/blitz games. Stepanov leads the classical series 3–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 1719 and 2031, the Elo model gives Stepanov a 77% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1719 vs 2031 (Δ -312)
With Timofei Kulakov as white
11% Timofei11% draw77% Pavel
With Pavel Stepanov as white
7% Timofei10% draw83% Pavel
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Timofei Kulakov | Pavel Stepanov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1719 | 2031 |
| Peak rating | 1723 · Mar 2024 | 2096 · Aug 2023 |
| Peak age | 17 | 17 |
| World rank now | #86,653 | #21,189 |
| World rank peak | #78,102 | #14,856 |
| Federation rank now | #2,770 | #771 |
| Games (career, STD) | 286 | 352 |
| Months active | 130 | 130 |
| % white wins | 47% | 61% |
| % black wins | 43% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Timofei Kulakov
Pavel Stepanov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (11)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Timofei Kulakov
Pavel Stepanov