Vadim Afanasiev vs Timur Yonal
Vadim Afanasiev (48, FM, RUS) and Timur Yonal (16, FM, TUR) have never met in classical OTB, but played 13 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 147 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2258 and 2346, the Elo model gives Yonal a 45% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2258 vs 2346 (Δ -88)
With Vadim Afanasiev as white
30% Vadim24% draw45% Timur
With Timur Yonal as white
23% Vadim20% draw57% Timur
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vadim Afanasiev | Timur Yonal | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2258 | 2346-16 |
| Peak rating | 2305 · Sep 2013 | 2370 · Mar 2026 |
| Peak age | 35 | 16 |
| World rank now | #5,516 | #2,801 |
| World rank peak | #4,570 | #2,246 |
| Federation rank now | #231 | #40 |
| Games (career, STD) | 162 | 1,025 |
| Months active | 216 | 123 |
| % white wins | 59% | 46% |
| % black wins | 54% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2272 | 2262 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 430 | 395 |
Best Win
Vadim Afanasiev
Timur Yonal
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).
Vadim Afanasiev
Timur Yonal