Zhamsaran Tsydypov vs Nikolay Buldaev
Zhamsaran Tsydypov (30, GM, RUS) and Nikolay Buldaev (49, RUS) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 2507 and 2060, the Elo model gives Tsydypov a 90% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2507 vs 2060 (Δ +447)
With Zhamsaran Tsydypov as white
90% Zhamsaran8% draw2% Nikolay
With Nikolay Buldaev as white
87% Zhamsaran10% draw4% Nikolay
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Zhamsaran Tsydypov | Nikolay Buldaev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2507 | 2060 |
| Peak rating | 2573 · Jun 2019 | 2268 · Jul 2003 |
| Peak age | 23 | 26 |
| World rank now | #538 | #22,638 |
| World rank peak | #336 | #7,307 |
| Federation rank now | #33 | #1,404 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,251 | 240 |
| Months active | 194 | 207 |
| % white wins | 64% | 60% |
| % black wins | 56% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2474 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 270 | 0 |
Best Win
Zhamsaran Tsydypov
Nikolay Buldaev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Zhamsaran Tsydypov
Nikolay Buldaev