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Ilja Sirosh vs Nikita Rychagov

Ilja Sirosh (28, IM, EST) and Nikita Rychagov (21, CM, EST) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Sirosh leads the classical series 1–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2392 and 2304, the Elo model gives Sirosh a 57% chance of winning a classical game with white.

Head-to-Head Score

If they played today · Classical

Based on current Elo: 2392 vs 2304 +88)
With Ilja Sirosh as white
57% Ilja21% draw23% Nikita
With Nikita Rychagov as white
45% Ilja25% draw30% Nikita

Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.

Career Compare

Ilja SiroshNikita Rychagov
Current rating (STD)2392-22304+44
Peak rating2407 · Nov 20182304 · May 2026
Peak age2021
World rank now#1,815#3,955
World rank peak#1,786#3,955
Federation rank now#4#13
Games (career, STD)610438
Months active181121
% white wins50%56%
% black wins42%51%
TPR last 12m (STD)24092267
Activity 12m (games)29353

Best Win

Ilja Sirosh
Nikita Rychagov

Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context

All Meetings (4)

Common Opponents

Tournaments Both Played

Cohort Position

Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).

Ilja Sirosh
Nikita Rychagov

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