Igor Velikanov vs Viktor Korochkin
Igor Velikanov (66, FM, RUS) and Viktor Korochkin (89, RUS) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Velikanov leads the classical series 3–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 1968 and 1923, the Elo model gives Velikanov a 52% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1968 vs 1923 (Δ +45)
With Igor Velikanov as white
52% Igor19% draw29% Viktor
With Viktor Korochkin as white
40% Igor23% draw37% Viktor
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Igor Velikanov | Viktor Korochkin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1968 | 1923 |
| Peak rating | 2320 · May 2011 | 2242 · Jan 2006 |
| Peak age | 51 | 69 |
| World rank now | #33,083 | #50,785 |
| World rank peak | #4,332 | #9,369 |
| Federation rank now | #943 | #3,190 |
| Games (career, STD) | 343 | 156 |
| Months active | 195 | 200 |
| % white wins | 50% | 32% |
| % black wins | 43% | 35% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1753 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 221 | 0 |
Best Win
Igor Velikanov
Viktor Korochkin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Igor Velikanov
Viktor Korochkin