Alexander Simkin vs Vladimir Tolkachev
Alexander Simkin (77, RUS) and Vladimir Tolkachev (76, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 7 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 35 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1480 and 1893, the Elo model gives Tolkachev a 86% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1480 vs 1893 (Δ -413)
With Alexander Simkin as white
6% Alexander8% draw86% Vladimir
With Vladimir Tolkachev as white
4% Alexander7% draw90% Vladimir
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexander Simkin | Vladimir Tolkachev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1480+11 | 1893 |
| Peak rating | 2043 · Jul 2002 | 2130 · Jul 2005 |
| Peak age | 53 | 55 |
| World rank now | #193,244 | #46,770 |
| World rank peak | #27,431 | #22,201 |
| Federation rank now | #5,797 | #1,526 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,118 | 257 |
| Months active | 213 | 200 |
| % white wins | 40% | 44% |
| % black wins | 35% | 35% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1330 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 650 | 157 |
Best Win
Alexander Simkin
Vladimir Tolkachev
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).
Alexander Simkin
Vladimir Tolkachev