Aleksey Penkov vs Boris Selskov
Aleksey Penkov (68, RUS) and Boris Selskov (58, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 26 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 110 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1719 and 1876, the Elo model gives Selskov a 59% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1719 vs 1876 (Δ -157)
With Aleksey Penkov as white
25% Aleksey16% draw59% Boris
With Boris Selskov as white
18% Aleksey13% draw68% Boris
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Aleksey Penkov | Boris Selskov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1719 | 1876 |
| Peak rating | 2076 · Jan 2005 | 1876 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 47 | 56 |
| World rank now | #96,059 | #62,204 |
| World rank peak | #28,274 | #62,204 |
| Federation rank now | #2,565 | #3,622 |
| Games (career, STD) | 707 | 9 |
| Months active | 202 | 105 |
| % white wins | 46% | 38% |
| % black wins | 42% | 39% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 196 | 179 |
Best Win
Aleksey Penkov
Boris Selskov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (26)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Aleksey Penkov
Boris Selskov