Vasily Papin vs Kanan Izzat
Vasily Papin (38, GM, RUS) and Kanan Izzat (30, IM, AZE) have met 11 times in classical OTB. They split decisive games at 1–1 with 9 draws — a 82% draw rate. Their last meeting at George Trundle Masters 2019 drew. With current classical ratings of 2477 and 2465, the Elo model gives Papin a 43% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2477 vs 2465 (Δ +12)
With Vasily Papin as white
43% Vasily27% draw30% Kanan
With Kanan Izzat as white
33% Vasily28% draw39% Kanan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vasily Papin | Kanan Izzat | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2477 | 2465 |
| Peak rating | 2583 · Sep 2011 | 2496 · Aug 2018 |
| Peak age | 23 | 22 |
| World rank now | #927 | #1,114 |
| World rank peak | #277 | #809 |
| Federation rank now | #78 | #17 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,308 | 605 |
| Months active | 219 | 181 |
| % white wins | 54% | 58% |
| % black wins | 46% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Vasily Papin
Kanan Izzat
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (15)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vasily Papin
Kanan Izzat