Viktor Abaev vs Anatoly Korolev
Viktor Abaev (46, RUS) and Anatoly Korolev (48, RUS) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Korolev leads the classical series 3–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 1864 and 1846, the Elo model gives Abaev a 48% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1864 vs 1846 (Δ +18)
With Viktor Abaev as white
48% Viktor20% draw33% Anatoly
With Anatoly Korolev as white
37% Viktor22% draw42% Anatoly
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Viktor Abaev | Anatoly Korolev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1864 | 1846 |
| Peak rating | 2300 · Jan 2001 | 2351 · Jan 2011 |
| Peak age | 21 | 33 |
| World rank now | #64,776 | #69,797 |
| World rank peak | #5,490 | #3,339 |
| Federation rank now | #3,591 | #3,853 |
| Games (career, STD) | 121 | 206 |
| Months active | 218 | 218 |
| % white wins | 15% | 23% |
| % black wins | 17% | 15% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Viktor Abaev
Anatoly Korolev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Viktor Abaev
Anatoly Korolev