Vitaly Kunin vs Boris Margolin
Vitaly Kunin (43, GM, GER) and Boris Margolin (55, IM, GER) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Kunin leads the classical series 3–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2507 and 2358, the Elo model gives Kunin a 65% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2507 vs 2358 (Δ +149)
With Vitaly Kunin as white
65% Vitaly19% draw16% Boris
With Boris Margolin as white
55% Vitaly22% draw23% Boris
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vitaly Kunin | Boris Margolin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2507 | 2358 |
| Peak rating | 2595 · May 2016 | 2447 · Jul 2009 |
| Peak age | 33 | 38 |
| World rank now | #538 | #2,516 |
| World rank peak | #243 | #1,219 |
| Federation rank now | #27 | #201 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,956 | 241 |
| Months active | 220 | 218 |
| % white wins | 59% | 41% |
| % black wins | 50% | 41% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2492 | 2300 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 118 | 26 |
Best Win
Vitaly Kunin
Boris Margolin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vitaly Kunin
Boris Margolin