Igor Velikanov vs Nikita Dm. Sokolov
Igor Velikanov (66, FM, RUS) and Nikita Dm. Sokolov (24, RUS) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 11 rapid/blitz games. Velikanov leads the classical series 1–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 1940 and 1972, the Elo model gives Sokolov a 38% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1940 vs 1972 (Δ -32)
With Igor Velikanov as white
39% Igor24% draw38% Nikita
With Nikita Dm. Sokolov as white
30% Igor20% draw50% Nikita
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Igor Velikanov | Nikita Dm. Sokolov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1940-28 | 1972 |
| Peak rating | 2320 · May 2011 | 2126 · Feb 2016 |
| Peak age | 51 | 14 |
| World rank now | #38,759 | #28,939 |
| World rank peak | #4,332 | #16,134 |
| Federation rank now | #1,065 | #1,026 |
| Games (career, STD) | 343 | 359 |
| Months active | 195 | 171 |
| % white wins | 50% | 52% |
| % black wins | 43% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1753 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 221 | 11 |
Best Win
Igor Velikanov
Nikita Dm. Sokolov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (14)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Igor Velikanov
Nikita Dm. Sokolov