Igor Velikanov vs Yuri A. Ivanov
Igor Velikanov (66, FM, RUS) and Yuri A. Ivanov (77, RUS) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 12 rapid/blitz games. Velikanov leads the classical series 6–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1968 and 1877, the Elo model gives Velikanov a 59% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1968 vs 1877 (Δ +91)
With Igor Velikanov as white
59% Igor17% draw24% Yuri
With Yuri A. Ivanov as white
48% Igor20% draw32% Yuri
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Igor Velikanov | Yuri A. Ivanov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1968 | 1877 |
| Peak rating | 2320 · May 2011 | 2057 · Jan 2011 |
| Peak age | 51 | 62 |
| World rank now | #33,083 | #51,485 |
| World rank peak | #4,332 | #25,041 |
| Federation rank now | #943 | #1,423 |
| Games (career, STD) | 343 | 178 |
| Months active | 195 | 201 |
| % white wins | 50% | 42% |
| % black wins | 43% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1753 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 221 | 136 |
Best Win
Igor Velikanov
Yuri A. Ivanov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (18)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Igor Velikanov
Yuri A. Ivanov