Dmitrij Sitnikov vs Mikhail Nigametzianov
Dmitrij Sitnikov (43, IM, RUS) and Mikhail Nigametzianov (40, FM, RUS) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 39 rapid/blitz games. Sitnikov leads the classical series 1–0 (7 draws). With current classical ratings of 2326 and 2357, the Elo model gives Nigametzianov a 35% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2326 vs 2357 (Δ -31)
With Dmitrij Sitnikov as white
37% Dmitrij28% draw35% Mikhail
With Mikhail Nigametzianov as white
29% Dmitrij24% draw47% Mikhail
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Dmitrij Sitnikov | Mikhail Nigametzianov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2326 | 2357 |
| Peak rating | 2507 · May 2012 | 2421 · Nov 2010 |
| Peak age | 29 | 24 |
| World rank now | #3,309 | #2,536 |
| World rank peak | #742 | #1,725 |
| Federation rank now | #150 | #120 |
| Games (career, STD) | 458 | 251 |
| Months active | 218 | 212 |
| % white wins | 69% | 64% |
| % black wins | 59% | 54% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1703 | 2322 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 123 | 82 |
Best Win
Dmitrij Sitnikov
Mikhail Nigametzianov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (47)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Dmitrij Sitnikov
Mikhail Nigametzianov