Vladimir Kramnik vs Arkadij Naiditsch
Vladimir Kramnik (51, GM, RUS) and Arkadij Naiditsch (41, GM, BUL) have met 13 times in classical OTB. Kramnik leads with 5 wins to 3, with 5 draws — a 38% draw rate. Their last meeting at 33rd European Chess Club Cup drew. With current classical ratings of 2753 and 2574, the Elo model gives Kramnik a 69% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2753 vs 2574 (Δ +179)
With Vladimir Kramnik as white
69% Vladimir18% draw14% Arkadij
With Arkadij Naiditsch as white
59% Vladimir21% draw20% Arkadij
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vladimir Kramnik | Arkadij Naiditsch | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2753 | 2574 |
| Peak rating | 2817 · Oct 2016 | 2737 · Dec 2013 |
| Peak age | 41 | 28 |
| World rank now | #16 | #228 |
| World rank peak | #1 | #18 |
| Federation rank now | #4 | #3 |
| Games (career, STD) | 630 | 1,630 |
| Months active | 219 | 219 |
| % white wins | 43% | 58% |
| % black wins | 21% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2520 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 144 |
Best Win
Vladimir Kramnik
Arkadij Naiditsch
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (13)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vladimir Kramnik
Arkadij Naiditsch