Viktor Kandaurov vs Nikolai Kirsanov
Viktor Kandaurov (78, KAZ) and Nikolai Kirsanov (75, KAZ) have met 13 times in classical OTB. Kirsanov leads with 7 wins to 6, with 0 draws — a 0% draw rate. Their last meeting at Rapid Seniors Pavlodar 2025 saw Kirsanov prevail. With current classical ratings of 1518 and 1547, the Elo model gives Kirsanov a 40% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1518 vs 1547 (Δ -29)
With Viktor Kandaurov as white
42% Viktor18% draw40% Nikolai
With Nikolai Kirsanov as white
33% Viktor16% draw51% Nikolai
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Viktor Kandaurov | Nikolai Kirsanov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1518 | 1547+7 |
| Peak rating | 1661 · May 2012 | 1700 · Apr 2013 |
| Peak age | 64 | 62 |
| World rank now | #188,294 | #167,432 |
| World rank peak | #72,382 | #65,594 |
| Federation rank now | #1,502 | #1,274 |
| Games (career, STD) | 449 | 521 |
| Months active | 171 | 159 |
| % white wins | 45% | 48% |
| % black wins | 37% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1006 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 18 | 107 |
Best Win
Viktor Kandaurov
Nikolai Kirsanov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (17)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Viktor Kandaurov
Nikolai Kirsanov