Igor Velikanov vs Vladimir Beskov
Igor Velikanov (66, FM, RUS) and Vladimir Beskov (66, CM, RUS) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 11 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 1968 and 1958, the Elo model gives Velikanov a 46% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1968 vs 1958 (Δ +10)
With Igor Velikanov as white
46% Igor21% draw33% Vladimir
With Vladimir Beskov as white
35% Igor22% draw42% Vladimir
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Igor Velikanov | Vladimir Beskov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1968 | 1958 |
| Peak rating | 2320 · May 2011 | 2229 · Jan 2006 |
| Peak age | 51 | 46 |
| World rank now | #33,083 | #40,579 |
| World rank peak | #4,332 | #10,411 |
| Federation rank now | #943 | #2,241 |
| Games (career, STD) | 343 | 147 |
| Months active | 195 | 200 |
| % white wins | 50% | 47% |
| % black wins | 43% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1753 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 221 | 31 |
Best Win
Igor Velikanov
Vladimir Beskov
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 Beskov