Vitaly Gurvich vs Nikita Afanasiev
Vitaly Gurvich (24, FM, RUS) and Nikita Afanasiev (26, GM, RUS) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 16 rapid/blitz games. Afanasiev leads the classical series 2–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2283 and 2549, the Elo model gives Afanasiev a 71% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2283 vs 2549 (Δ -266)
With Vitaly Gurvich as white
13% Vitaly16% draw71% Nikita
With Nikita Afanasiev as white
8% Vitaly14% draw78% Nikita
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vitaly Gurvich | Nikita Afanasiev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2283 | 2549+8 |
| Peak rating | 2381 · Apr 2016 | 2583 · Jun 2022 |
| Peak age | 14 | 22 |
| World rank now | #4,580 | #317 |
| World rank peak | #2,591 | #272 |
| Federation rank now | #211 | #17 |
| Games (career, STD) | 676 | 1,324 |
| Months active | 173 | 178 |
| % white wins | 51% | 66% |
| % black wins | 46% | 60% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2125 | 2524 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 8 | 592 |
Best Win
Vitaly Gurvich
Nikita Afanasiev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (18)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vitaly Gurvich
Nikita Afanasiev