Vladimir Potkin vs Denis Khismatullin
Vladimir Potkin (44, GM, RUS) and Denis Khismatullin (42, GM, RUS) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Potkin leads with 2 wins to 0, with 8 draws — a 80% draw rate. Their last meeting at Blitz_Men Team Champ. 2019 drew. With current classical ratings of 2551 and 2513, the Elo model gives Potkin a 48% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2551 vs 2513 (Δ +38)
With Vladimir Potkin as white
48% Vladimir25% draw27% Denis
With Denis Khismatullin as white
36% Vladimir30% draw35% Denis
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vladimir Potkin | Denis Khismatullin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2551 | 2513 |
| Peak rating | 2684 · Nov 2011 | 2714 · Mar 2014 |
| Peak age | 29 | 30 |
| World rank now | #304 | #504 |
| World rank peak | #52 | #33 |
| Federation rank now | #15 | #31 |
| Games (career, STD) | 666 | 1,188 |
| Months active | 217 | 219 |
| % white wins | 43% | 59% |
| % black wins | 34% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2383 | 2407 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 31 | 126 |
Best Win
Vladimir Potkin
Denis Khismatullin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (16)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vladimir Potkin
Denis Khismatullin