Igor Velikanov vs Evgeny Spiridonov
Igor Velikanov (66, FM, RUS) and Evgeny Spiridonov (26, RUS) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. Velikanov leads the classical series 3–1 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 1968 and 1996, the Elo model gives Spiridonov a 37% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1968 vs 1996 (Δ -28)
With Igor Velikanov as white
39% Igor24% draw37% Evgeny
With Evgeny Spiridonov as white
31% Igor20% draw49% Evgeny
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Igor Velikanov | Evgeny Spiridonov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1968 | 1996 |
| Peak rating | 2320 · May 2011 | 2146 · Jun 2017 |
| Peak age | 51 | 17 |
| World rank now | #33,083 | #24,388 |
| World rank peak | #4,332 | #14,359 |
| Federation rank now | #943 | #907 |
| Games (career, STD) | 343 | 459 |
| Months active | 195 | 183 |
| % white wins | 50% | 51% |
| % black wins | 43% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1753 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 221 | 11 |
Best Win
Igor Velikanov
Evgeny Spiridonov
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).
Igor Velikanov
Evgeny Spiridonov