Anatoli I. Shvedchikov vs Veniamin M. Kolbanov
Anatoli I. Shvedchikov (82, IM, RUS) and Veniamin M. Kolbanov (78, FM, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 28 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 102 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2261 and 2144, the Elo model gives Shvedchikov a 61% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2261 vs 2144 (Δ +117)
With Anatoli I. Shvedchikov as white
61% Anatoli18% draw20% Veniamin
With Veniamin M. Kolbanov as white
51% Anatoli22% draw28% Veniamin
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Anatoli I. Shvedchikov | Veniamin M. Kolbanov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2261 | 2144 |
| Peak rating | 2448 · Apr 2004 | 2301 · Jan 2009 |
| Peak age | 60 | 61 |
| World rank now | #5,803 | #11,220 |
| World rank peak | #1,116 | #4,420 |
| Federation rank now | #345 | #437 |
| Games (career, STD) | 516 | 253 |
| Months active | 219 | 187 |
| % white wins | 55% | 56% |
| % black wins | 47% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 5 | 0 |
Best Win
Anatoli I. Shvedchikov
Veniamin M. Kolbanov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (28)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Anatoli I. Shvedchikov
Veniamin M. Kolbanov