Vladimir Kramnik vs Andrey Esipenko
Vladimir Kramnik (51, GM, RUS) and Andrey Esipenko (24, GM, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 18 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 46 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2753 and 2684, the Elo model gives Kramnik a 53% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2753 vs 2684 (Δ +69)
With Vladimir Kramnik as white
53% Vladimir23% draw24% Andrey
With Andrey Esipenko as white
41% Vladimir28% draw31% Andrey
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vladimir Kramnik | Andrey Esipenko | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2753 | 2684-14 |
| Peak rating | 2817 · Oct 2016 | 2723 · Mar 2022 |
| Peak age | 41 | 20 |
| World rank now | #16 | #41 |
| World rank peak | #1 | #24 |
| Federation rank now | #4 | #2 |
| Games (career, STD) | 630 | 1,351 |
| Months active | 219 | 172 |
| % white wins | 43% | 52% |
| % black wins | 21% | 40% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2692 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 154 |
Best Win
Vladimir Kramnik
Andrey Esipenko
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).
Vladimir Kramnik
Andrey Esipenko