Igor Velikanov vs Vladimir Berestnev
Igor Velikanov (66, FM, RUS) and Vladimir Berestnev (70, FM, RUS) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Berestnev leads with 4 wins to 1, with 5 draws — a 50% draw rate. Their last meeting at Zaraiskaya Rook 2017 Rapid drew. With current classical ratings of 1968 and 2229, the Elo model gives Berestnev a 71% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1968 vs 2229 (Δ -261)
With Igor Velikanov as white
14% Igor14% draw71% Vladimir
With Vladimir Berestnev as white
9% Igor12% draw79% Vladimir
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Igor Velikanov | Vladimir Berestnev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1968 | 2229 |
| Peak rating | 2320 · May 2011 | 2346 · May 2011 |
| Peak age | 51 | 55 |
| World rank now | #33,083 | #8,421 |
| World rank peak | #4,332 | #3,458 |
| Federation rank now | #943 | #804 |
| Games (career, STD) | 343 | 129 |
| Months active | 195 | 193 |
| % white wins | 50% | 63% |
| % black wins | 43% | 55% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1753 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 221 | 0 |
Best Win
Igor Velikanov
Vladimir Berestnev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (15)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Igor Velikanov
Vladimir Berestnev