Alexander Varjagin vs Vyacheslav Tachalov
Alexander Varjagin (53, RUS) and Vyacheslav Tachalov (55, RUS) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 8 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 2168 and 1983, the Elo model gives Varjagin a 71% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2168 vs 1983 (Δ +185)
With Alexander Varjagin as white
71% Alexander14% draw15% Vyacheslav
With Vyacheslav Tachalov as white
62% Alexander17% draw21% Vyacheslav
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexander Varjagin | Vyacheslav Tachalov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2168 | 1983 |
| Peak rating | 2279 · Jul 2009 | 2195 · Apr 2015 |
| Peak age | 36 | 44 |
| World rank now | #12,603 | #27,009 |
| World rank peak | #6,050 | #10,584 |
| Federation rank now | #1,084 | #943 |
| Games (career, STD) | 97 | 139 |
| Months active | 217 | 191 |
| % white wins | 62% | 62% |
| % black wins | 60% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 11 |
Best Win
Alexander Varjagin
Vyacheslav Tachalov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (17)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alexander Varjagin
Vyacheslav Tachalov