Vladimir A. Matveev vs Pavel Stepanov
Vladimir A. Matveev (80, RUS) and Pavel Stepanov (20, RUS) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 10 rapid/blitz games. Matveev leads the classical series 1–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 1800 and 2031, the Elo model gives Stepanov a 68% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1800 vs 2031 (Δ -231)
With Vladimir A. Matveev as white
17% Vladimir14% draw68% Pavel
With Pavel Stepanov as white
12% Vladimir12% draw76% Pavel
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vladimir A. Matveev | Pavel Stepanov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1800 | 2031 |
| Peak rating | 2110 · Jan 2008 | 2096 · Aug 2023 |
| Peak age | 62 | 17 |
| World rank now | #76,355 | #21,189 |
| World rank peak | #19,294 | #14,856 |
| Federation rank now | #1,871 | #771 |
| Games (career, STD) | 543 | 352 |
| Months active | 201 | 130 |
| % white wins | 45% | 61% |
| % black wins | 44% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1751 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 20 | 0 |
Best Win
Vladimir A. Matveev
Pavel Stepanov
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).
Vladimir A. Matveev
Pavel Stepanov