Valery V. Kedrov vs Fedor Alimov
Valery V. Kedrov (67, FM, RUS) and Fedor Alimov (19, SRB) have never met in classical OTB, but played 10 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 58 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1865 and 2033, the Elo model gives Alimov a 60% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1865 vs 2033 (Δ -168)
With Valery V. Kedrov as white
23% Valery17% draw60% Fedor
With Fedor Alimov as white
17% Valery14% draw69% Fedor
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Valery V. Kedrov | Fedor Alimov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1865 | 2033 |
| Peak rating | 2305 · Apr 2007 | 2033 · Jan 2026 |
| Peak age | 48 | 19 |
| World rank now | #57,203 | #22,797 |
| World rank peak | #5,078 | #22,663 |
| Federation rank now | #1,460 | #761 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,018 | 134 |
| Months active | 217 | 75 |
| % white wins | 51% | 45% |
| % black wins | 46% | 41% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1810 | 2028 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 340 | 75 |
Best Win
Valery V. Kedrov
Fedor Alimov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Valery V. Kedrov
Fedor Alimov