Alexander Nikiforov vs Vladimir Sinicin
Alexander Nikiforov (76, RUS) and Vladimir Sinicin (69, RUS) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Nikiforov leads the classical series 5–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1830 and 1692, the Elo model gives Nikiforov a 66% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1830 vs 1692 (Δ +138)
With Alexander Nikiforov as white
66% Alexander14% draw20% Vladimir
With Vladimir Sinicin as white
56% Alexander16% draw27% Vladimir
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexander Nikiforov | Vladimir Sinicin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1830 | 1692 |
| Peak rating | 1847 · Jul 2010 | 1715 · May 2015 |
| Peak age | 60 | 58 |
| World rank now | #66,766 | #103,369 |
| World rank peak | #47,107 | #61,179 |
| Federation rank now | #2,493 | #3,876 |
| Games (career, STD) | 110 | 260 |
| Months active | 186 | 181 |
| % white wins | 52% | 40% |
| % black wins | 39% | 32% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Alexander Nikiforov
Vladimir Sinicin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alexander Nikiforov
Vladimir Sinicin