Alexey Beldyugin vs Nikita Bespalov
Alexey Beldyugin (38, RUS) and Nikita Bespalov (24, RUS) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. Beldyugin leads the classical series 4–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2186 and 1901, the Elo model gives Beldyugin a 81% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2186 vs 1901 (Δ +285)
With Alexey Beldyugin as white
81% Alexey11% draw8% Nikita
With Nikita Bespalov as white
74% Alexey13% draw13% Nikita
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexey Beldyugin | Nikita Bespalov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2186 | 1901 |
| Peak rating | 2186 · Apr 2020 | 1901 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 32 | 22 |
| World rank now | #8,863 | #49,010 |
| World rank peak | #8,863 | #44,544 |
| Federation rank now | #463 | #2,279 |
| Games (career, STD) | 401 | 105 |
| Months active | 213 | 118 |
| % white wins | 64% | 54% |
| % black wins | 54% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 20 | 0 |
Best Win
Alexey Beldyugin
Nikita Bespalov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alexey Beldyugin
Nikita Bespalov