Vadim Afanasiev vs Maxim Vikerchuk
Vadim Afanasiev (48, FM, RUS) and Maxim Vikerchuk (38, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 31 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 216 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2258 and 2061, the Elo model gives Afanasiev a 72% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2258 vs 2061 (Δ +197)
With Vadim Afanasiev as white
72% Vadim15% draw14% Maxim
With Maxim Vikerchuk as white
63% Vadim17% draw20% Maxim
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vadim Afanasiev | Maxim Vikerchuk | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2258 | 2061 |
| Peak rating | 2305 · Sep 2013 | 2176 · Oct 2004 |
| Peak age | 35 | 16 |
| World rank now | #5,516 | #20,365 |
| World rank peak | #4,570 | #12,334 |
| Federation rank now | #231 | #1,150 |
| Games (career, STD) | 162 | 494 |
| Months active | 216 | 204 |
| % white wins | 59% | 54% |
| % black wins | 54% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2272 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 430 | 206 |
Best Win
Vadim Afanasiev
Maxim Vikerchuk
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (31)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vadim Afanasiev
Maxim Vikerchuk