Ferdinand Hellers vs Ivans Kolesnikovs
Ferdinand Hellers (57, GM, SWE) and Ivans Kolesnikovs (40, LAT) have never met in classical OTB, but played 6 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 30 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2581 and 1978, the Elo model gives Hellers a 94% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2581 vs 1978 (Δ +603)
With Ferdinand Hellers as white
94% Ferdinand6% draw0% Ivans
With Ivans Kolesnikovs as white
93% Ferdinand7% draw0% Ivans
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ferdinand Hellers | Ivans Kolesnikovs | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2581 | 1978-9 |
| Peak rating | 2605 · Jan 2001 | 2088 · Oct 2003 |
| Peak age | 32 | 17 |
| World rank now | #212 | #31,159 |
| World rank peak | #83 | #16,813 |
| Federation rank now | #2 | #76 |
| Games (career, STD) | 30 | 148 |
| Months active | 216 | 206 |
| % white wins | 57% | 52% |
| % black wins | 52% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 3240 | 1958 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 182 | 456 |
Best Win
Ferdinand Hellers
Ivans Kolesnikovs
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ferdinand Hellers
Ivans Kolesnikovs