Boris Makovetsky vs Viktor Ignatyev
Boris Makovetsky (85, RUS) and Viktor Ignatyev (72, RUS) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 8 rapid/blitz games. Ignatyev leads the classical series 4–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1995 and 2123, the Elo model gives Ignatyev a 53% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1995 vs 2123 (Δ -128)
With Boris Makovetsky as white
27% Boris20% draw53% Viktor
With Viktor Ignatyev as white
20% Boris17% draw64% Viktor
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Boris Makovetsky | Viktor Ignatyev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1995 | 2123 |
| Peak rating | 2249 · Jul 2006 | 2255 · May 2011 |
| Peak age | 65 | 57 |
| World rank now | #31,380 | #12,950 |
| World rank peak | #8,340 | #6,973 |
| Federation rank now | #1,827 | #488 |
| Games (career, STD) | 263 | 205 |
| Months active | 217 | 177 |
| % white wins | 44% | 51% |
| % black wins | 44% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 105 |
Best Win
Boris Makovetsky
Viktor Ignatyev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (13)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Boris Makovetsky
Viktor Ignatyev