Gennady Nikitin vs Victor Konjkov
Gennady Nikitin (88, RUS) and Victor Konjkov (82, RUS) have met 11 times in classical OTB. Konjkov leads with 2 wins to 1, with 8 draws — a 73% draw rate. Their last meeting at Rapid - Mikhail Tulupov Memorial - 2024 saw Nikitin prevail. With current classical ratings of 1896 and 1762, the Elo model gives Nikitin a 65% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1896 vs 1762 (Δ +134)
With Gennady Nikitin as white
65% Gennady15% draw20% Victor
With Victor Konjkov as white
55% Gennady17% draw27% Victor
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Gennady Nikitin | Victor Konjkov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1896 | 1762 |
| Peak rating | 2184 · Apr 2005 | 2060 · Jul 2006 |
| Peak age | 67 | 62 |
| World rank now | #50,154 | #91,353 |
| World rank peak | #15,265 | #29,278 |
| Federation rank now | #1,249 | #2,112 |
| Games (career, STD) | 512 | 693 |
| Months active | 218 | 212 |
| % white wins | 47% | 41% |
| % black wins | 42% | 38% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 1 | 9 |
Best Win
Gennady Nikitin
Victor Konjkov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (16)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Gennady Nikitin
Victor Konjkov