Aleksandr Kalinin vs Victor Nikitin
Aleksandr Kalinin (59, RUS) and Victor Nikitin (90, RUS) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Kalinin leads the classical series 4–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2018 and 1850, the Elo model gives Kalinin a 69% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2018 vs 1850 (Δ +168)
With Aleksandr Kalinin as white
69% Aleksandr14% draw17% Victor
With Victor Nikitin as white
60% Aleksandr17% draw23% Victor
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Aleksandr Kalinin | Victor Nikitin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2018 | 1850 |
| Peak rating | 2156 · Mar 2014 | 2054 · Apr 2007 |
| Peak age | 47 | 71 |
| World rank now | #23,506 | #59,104 |
| World rank peak | #13,530 | #26,606 |
| Federation rank now | #1,122 | #2,459 |
| Games (career, STD) | 202 | 100 |
| Months active | 193 | 195 |
| % white wins | 54% | 49% |
| % black wins | 45% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Aleksandr Kalinin
Victor Nikitin
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).
Aleksandr Kalinin
Victor Nikitin