Vadim Kuznetzov vs Timofei Kulakov
Vadim Kuznetzov (63, RUS) and Timofei Kulakov (19, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 9 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 40 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1881 and 1719, the Elo model gives Kuznetzov a 69% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1881 vs 1719 (Δ +162)
With Vadim Kuznetzov as white
69% Vadim13% draw18% Timofei
With Timofei Kulakov as white
60% Vadim16% draw25% Timofei
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vadim Kuznetzov | Timofei Kulakov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1881 | 1719 |
| Peak rating | 2006 · May 2014 | 1723 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 51 | 17 |
| World rank now | #50,035 | #86,653 |
| World rank peak | #30,835 | #78,102 |
| Federation rank now | #1,513 | #2,770 |
| Games (career, STD) | 147 | 286 |
| Months active | 183 | 130 |
| % white wins | 58% | 47% |
| % black wins | 43% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 11 | 0 |
Best Win
Vadim Kuznetzov
Timofei Kulakov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vadim Kuznetzov
Timofei Kulakov