Vasily Papin vs Bobby Cheng
Vasily Papin (38, GM, RUS) and Bobby Cheng (29, GM, AUS) have met 11 times in classical OTB. Papin leads with 2 wins to 1, with 8 draws — a 73% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2019 Australian Open Championship drew. With current classical ratings of 2477 and 2571, the Elo model gives Cheng a 45% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2477 vs 2571 (Δ -94)
With Vasily Papin as white
29% Vasily26% draw45% Bobby
With Bobby Cheng as white
21% Vasily22% draw57% Bobby
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vasily Papin | Bobby Cheng | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2477 | 2571 |
| Peak rating | 2583 · Sep 2011 | 2596 · Dec 2024 |
| Peak age | 23 | 27 |
| World rank now | #927 | #237 |
| World rank peak | #277 | #168 |
| Federation rank now | #78 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,308 | 1,015 |
| Months active | 219 | 204 |
| % white wins | 54% | 60% |
| % black wins | 46% | 54% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2484 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 35 |
Best Win
Vasily Papin
Bobby Cheng
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (14)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vasily Papin
Bobby Cheng