Vladimir Martynov vs Mikhail Babaev
Vladimir Martynov (92, RUS) and Mikhail Babaev (46, GER) have met 10 times in classical OTB. They split decisive games at 5–5 with 0 draws — a 0% draw rate. Their last meeting at Open Moscow August 2019 saw Babaev prevail. With current classical ratings of 1744 and 1909, the Elo model gives Babaev a 60% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1744 vs 1909 (Δ -165)
With Vladimir Martynov as white
24% Vladimir16% draw60% Mikhail
With Mikhail Babaev as white
17% Vladimir13% draw69% Mikhail
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vladimir Martynov | Mikhail Babaev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1744 | 1909 |
| Peak rating | 2295 · Oct 2001 | 2055 · Apr 2013 |
| Peak age | 67 | 33 |
| World rank now | #89,293 | #41,260 |
| World rank peak | #5,668 | #23,337 |
| Federation rank now | #3,333 | #3,947 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,839 | 518 |
| Months active | 219 | 195 |
| % white wins | 48% | 53% |
| % black wins | 44% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Vladimir Martynov
Mikhail Babaev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vladimir Martynov
Mikhail Babaev