Arturs Neiksans vs Nikita Meshkovs
Arturs Neiksans (43, GM, LAT) and Nikita Meshkovs (32, GM, LAT) have met 17 times in classical OTB. Neiksans leads with 5 wins to 2, with 10 draws — a 59% draw rate. Their last meeting at Latvian Chess Championship 2026 drew. With current classical ratings of 2559 and 2540, the Elo model gives Neiksans a 45% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2559 vs 2540 (Δ +19)
With Arturs Neiksans as white
45% Arturs26% draw29% Nikita
With Nikita Meshkovs as white
33% Arturs29% draw38% Nikita
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Arturs Neiksans | Nikita Meshkovs | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2559-9 | 2540+8 |
| Peak rating | 2631 · Dec 2016 | 2586 · Mar 2023 |
| Peak age | 33 | 29 |
| World rank now | #270 | #364 |
| World rank peak | #149 | #247 |
| Federation rank now | #2 | #3 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,100 | 1,618 |
| Months active | 218 | 200 |
| % white wins | 59% | 59% |
| % black wins | 50% | 54% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2516 | 2543 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 153 | 179 |
Best Win
Arturs Neiksans
Nikita Meshkovs
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (46)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Arturs Neiksans
Nikita Meshkovs