Igor Velikanov vs Nicolai Nikitenko
Igor Velikanov (66, FM, RUS) and Nicolai Nikitenko (70, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 13 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 56 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
No classical rating for one of the players.
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Igor Velikanov | Nicolai Nikitenko | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1968 | — |
| Peak rating | 2320 · May 2011 | — |
| Peak age | 51 | — |
| World rank now | #33,083 | — |
| World rank peak | #4,332 | — |
| Federation rank now | #943 | — |
| Games (career, STD) | 343 | 0 |
| Months active | 195 | 0 |
| % white wins | 50% | 46% |
| % black wins | 43% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1753 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 221 | 126 |
Best Win
Igor Velikanov
Nicolai Nikitenko
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (13)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Igor Velikanov
Nicolai Nikitenko