Zhamsaran Tsydypov vs Nikita Afanasiev
Zhamsaran Tsydypov (30, GM, RUS) and Nikita Afanasiev (26, GM, RUS) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 21 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 2507 and 2549, the Elo model gives Afanasiev a 36% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2507 vs 2549 (Δ -42)
With Zhamsaran Tsydypov as white
34% Zhamsaran29% draw36% Nikita
With Nikita Afanasiev as white
27% Zhamsaran25% draw49% Nikita
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Zhamsaran Tsydypov | Nikita Afanasiev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2507 | 2549+8 |
| Peak rating | 2573 · Jun 2019 | 2583 · Jun 2022 |
| Peak age | 23 | 22 |
| World rank now | #538 | #317 |
| World rank peak | #336 | #272 |
| Federation rank now | #33 | #17 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,251 | 1,324 |
| Months active | 194 | 178 |
| % white wins | 64% | 66% |
| % black wins | 56% | 60% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2474 | 2524 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 283 | 570 |
Best Win
Zhamsaran Tsydypov
Nikita Afanasiev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (27)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Zhamsaran Tsydypov
Nikita Afanasiev