Ilmars Starostits vs Arturs Neiksans
Ilmars Starostits (47, GM, LAT) and Arturs Neiksans (43, GM, LAT) have met 14 times in classical OTB. Neiksans leads with 5 wins to 1, with 8 draws — a 57% draw rate. Their last meeting at Latvian Chess Championship 2026 drew. With current classical ratings of 2337 and 2559, the Elo model gives Neiksans a 65% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2337 vs 2559 (Δ -222)
With Ilmars Starostits as white
16% Ilmars19% draw65% Arturs
With Arturs Neiksans as white
11% Ilmars16% draw74% Arturs
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ilmars Starostits | Arturs Neiksans | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2337 | 2559-9 |
| Peak rating | 2511 · Oct 2007 | 2631 · Dec 2016 |
| Peak age | 28 | 33 |
| World rank now | #3,016 | #270 |
| World rank peak | #620 | #149 |
| Federation rank now | #9 | #2 |
| Games (career, STD) | 2,358 | 1,100 |
| Months active | 218 | 218 |
| % white wins | 57% | 59% |
| % black wins | 52% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2311 | 2516 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 137 | 153 |
Best Win
Ilmars Starostits
Arturs Neiksans
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (20)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ilmars Starostits
Arturs Neiksans