Viktor Kandaurov vs Yury Papurin
Viktor Kandaurov (78, KAZ) and Yury Papurin (79, KAZ) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Papurin leads the classical series 6–2 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 1518 and 1532, the Elo model gives Papurin a 38% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1518 vs 1532 (Δ -14)
With Viktor Kandaurov as white
44% Viktor18% draw38% Yury
With Yury Papurin as white
35% Viktor16% draw49% Yury
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Viktor Kandaurov | Yury Papurin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1518 | 1532 |
| Peak rating | 1661 · May 2012 | 1686 · May 2016 |
| Peak age | 64 | 69 |
| World rank now | #188,294 | #173,064 |
| World rank peak | #72,382 | #75,156 |
| Federation rank now | #1,502 | #1,376 |
| Games (career, STD) | 449 | 571 |
| Months active | 171 | 171 |
| % white wins | 45% | 45% |
| % black wins | 37% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 18 | 0 |
Best Win
Viktor Kandaurov
Yury Papurin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Viktor Kandaurov
Yury Papurin