Yuriy Kuznetsov vs Viktor Evstigneev
Yuriy Kuznetsov (86, RUS) and Viktor Evstigneev (78, RUS) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 7 rapid/blitz games. Evstigneev leads the classical series 1–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 1693 and 1973, the Elo model gives Evstigneev a 74% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1693 vs 1973 (Δ -280)
With Yuriy Kuznetsov as white
14% Yuriy12% draw74% Viktor
With Viktor Evstigneev as white
9% Yuriy10% draw81% Viktor
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Yuriy Kuznetsov | Viktor Evstigneev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1693 | 1973 |
| Peak rating | 1834 · Jan 2016 | 2105 · Apr 2014 |
| Peak age | 76 | 66 |
| World rank now | #103,176 | #28,419 |
| World rank peak | #48,913 | #18,543 |
| Federation rank now | #2,877 | #1,187 |
| Games (career, STD) | 510 | 143 |
| Months active | 185 | 146 |
| % white wins | 37% | 43% |
| % black wins | 33% | 40% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 25 | 67 |
Best Win
Yuriy Kuznetsov
Viktor Evstigneev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Yuriy Kuznetsov
Viktor Evstigneev