Grigory Kiktev vs Viktor Kharkovskii
Grigory Kiktev (84, UKR) and Viktor Kharkovskii (76, UKR) have never met in classical OTB, but played 11 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 44 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1869 and 1939, the Elo model gives Kharkovskii a 44% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1869 vs 1939 (Δ -70)
With Grigory Kiktev as white
34% Grigory21% draw44% Viktor
With Viktor Kharkovskii as white
26% Grigory18% draw56% Viktor
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Grigory Kiktev | Viktor Kharkovskii | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1869 | 1939 |
| Peak rating | 1981 · May 2012 | 1975 · May 2015 |
| Peak age | 70 | 65 |
| World rank now | #54,345 | #38,877 |
| World rank peak | #34,529 | #33,701 |
| Federation rank now | #516 | #502 |
| Games (career, STD) | 89 | 44 |
| Months active | 168 | 141 |
| % white wins | 48% | 48% |
| % black wins | 52% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 49 | 37 |
Best Win
Grigory Kiktev
Viktor Kharkovskii
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (11)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Grigory Kiktev
Viktor Kharkovskii