Gennady Nikolaev vs Viktor Kharkovskii
Gennady Nikolaev (76, UKR) and Viktor Kharkovskii (76, UKR) have never met in classical OTB, but played 18 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 27 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1850 and 1939, the Elo model gives Kharkovskii a 48% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1850 vs 1939 (Δ -89)
With Gennady Nikolaev as white
32% Gennady20% draw48% Viktor
With Viktor Kharkovskii as white
24% Gennady17% draw59% Viktor
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Gennady Nikolaev | Viktor Kharkovskii | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1850 | 1939 |
| Peak rating | 1867 · Mar 2024 | 1975 · May 2015 |
| Peak age | 74 | 65 |
| World rank now | #61,378 | #38,877 |
| World rank peak | #46,151 | #33,701 |
| Federation rank now | #590 | #502 |
| Games (career, STD) | 54 | 44 |
| Months active | 180 | 141 |
| % white wins | 42% | 48% |
| % black wins | 38% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1083 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 8 | 37 |
Best Win
Gennady Nikolaev
Viktor Kharkovskii
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (18)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Gennady Nikolaev
Viktor Kharkovskii