Igor Velikanov vs Mikhail Ermolaev
Igor Velikanov (66, FM, RUS) and Mikhail Ermolaev (60, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 10 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 20 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1940 and 1852, the Elo model gives Velikanov a 59% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1940 vs 1852 (Δ +88)
With Igor Velikanov as white
59% Igor17% draw25% Mikhail
With Mikhail Ermolaev as white
48% Igor20% draw32% Mikhail
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Igor Velikanov | Mikhail Ermolaev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1940-28 | 1852 |
| Peak rating | 2320 · May 2011 | 1852 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 51 | 58 |
| World rank now | #38,759 | #65,891 |
| World rank peak | #4,332 | #64,225 |
| Federation rank now | #1,065 | #4,995 |
| Games (career, STD) | 343 | 10 |
| Months active | 195 | 158 |
| % white wins | 50% | 52% |
| % black wins | 43% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1753 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 221 | 47 |
Best Win
Igor Velikanov
Mikhail Ermolaev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Igor Velikanov
Mikhail Ermolaev