Viktor Basov vs Maksim Volkov
Viktor Basov (41, RUS) and Maksim Volkov (18, FM, RUS) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Volkov leads with 9 wins to 0, with 1 draws — a 10% draw rate. Their last meeting at February Snowstorm_STD saw Volkov prevail. With current classical ratings of 1879 and 2430, the Elo model gives Volkov a 92% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1879 vs 2430 (Δ -551)
With Viktor Basov as white
1% Viktor7% draw92% Maksim
With Maksim Volkov as white
0% Viktor6% draw94% Maksim
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Viktor Basov | Maksim Volkov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1879 | 2430 |
| Peak rating | 1924 · May 2015 | 2430 · Apr 2026 |
| Peak age | 30 | 18 |
| World rank now | #53,209 | #1,241 |
| World rank peak | #42,429 | #1,241 |
| Federation rank now | #2,361 | #66 |
| Games (career, STD) | 279 | 739 |
| Months active | 138 | 127 |
| % white wins | 51% | 64% |
| % black wins | 49% | 56% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2429 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 165 |
Best Win
Viktor Basov
Maksim Volkov
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).
Viktor Basov
Maksim Volkov