Alexey Beldyugin vs Irina Nikonova
Alexey Beldyugin (38, RUS) and Irina Nikonova (60, WFM, RUS) have met 7 times in classical OTB. Beldyugin leads the classical series 7–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2186 and 1813, the Elo model gives Beldyugin a 87% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2186 vs 1813 (Δ +373)
With Alexey Beldyugin as white
87% Alexey9% draw4% Irina
With Irina Nikonova as white
82% Alexey10% draw7% Irina
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexey Beldyugin | Irina Nikonova | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2186 | 1813 |
| Peak rating | 2186 · Apr 2020 | 2118 · Oct 2005 |
| Peak age | 32 | 39 |
| World rank now | #8,863 | #62,335 |
| World rank peak | #8,863 | #23,901 |
| Federation rank now | #463 | #2,408 |
| Games (career, STD) | 401 | 330 |
| Months active | 213 | 204 |
| % white wins | 64% | 46% |
| % black wins | 54% | 37% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 20 | 0 |
Best Win
Alexey Beldyugin
Irina Nikonova
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).
Alexey Beldyugin
Irina Nikonova