Viktor S. Budin vs Valery S. Krotov
Viktor S. Budin (34, RUS) and Valery S. Krotov (88, RUS) have met 6 times in classical OTB. With current classical ratings of 1935 and 2076, the Elo model gives Krotov a 55% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1935 vs 2076 (Δ -141)
With Viktor S. Budin as white
26% Viktor19% draw55% Valery
With Valery S. Krotov as white
19% Viktor16% draw66% Valery
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Viktor S. Budin | Valery S. Krotov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1935 | 2076 |
| Peak rating | 2106 · Mar 2013 | 2076 · Apr 2009 |
| Peak age | 21 | 71 |
| World rank now | #38,414 | #25,369 |
| World rank peak | #17,677 | #21,231 |
| Federation rank now | #1,081 | #2,519 |
| Games (career, STD) | 168 | 48 |
| Months active | 200 | 195 |
| % white wins | 53% | 50% |
| % black wins | 44% | 25% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Viktor S. Budin
Valery S. Krotov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Viktor S. Budin
Valery S. Krotov