Alexei Fedorov vs Mihail Nikitenko
Alexei Fedorov (54, GM, BLR) and Mihail Nikitenko (26, GM, BLR) have met 11 times in classical OTB. Fedorov leads with 6 wins to 1, with 4 draws — a 36% draw rate. Their last meeting at 21st Delhi International Open Grandmasters Chess Tournament-2025 (Category 'A') saw Nikitenko prevail. With current classical ratings of 2388 and 2479, the Elo model gives Nikitenko a 45% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2388 vs 2479 (Δ -91)
With Alexei Fedorov as white
29% Alexei26% draw45% Mihail
With Mihail Nikitenko as white
22% Alexei21% draw57% Mihail
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexei Fedorov | Mihail Nikitenko | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2388 | 2479-1 |
| Peak rating | 2624 · Jan 2007 | 2540 · Jul 2023 |
| Peak age | 35 | 23 |
| World rank now | #1,889 | #743 |
| World rank peak | #81 | #422 |
| Federation rank now | #9 | #2 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,589 | 1,657 |
| Months active | 218 | 183 |
| % white wins | 51% | 54% |
| % black wins | 46% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2362 | 2444 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 77 | 191 |
Best Win
Alexei Fedorov
Mihail Nikitenko
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alexei Fedorov
Mihail Nikitenko