Ilya Tokarev vs Alexander Malygin
Ilya Tokarev (44, FM, RUS) and Alexander Malygin (36, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 10 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 48 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2317 and 2101, the Elo model gives Tokarev a 74% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2317 vs 2101 (Δ +216)
With Ilya Tokarev as white
74% Ilya14% draw12% Alexander
With Alexander Malygin as white
65% Ilya17% draw18% Alexander
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ilya Tokarev | Alexander Malygin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2317 | 2101 |
| Peak rating | 2336 · Oct 2017 | 2206 · Sep 2011 |
| Peak age | 35 | 21 |
| World rank now | #4,200 | #14,331 |
| World rank peak | #3,777 | #9,543 |
| Federation rank now | #307 | #563 |
| Games (career, STD) | 228 | 228 |
| Months active | 217 | 203 |
| % white wins | 61% | 53% |
| % black wins | 53% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 47 | 22 |
Best Win
Ilya Tokarev
Alexander Malygin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ilya Tokarev
Alexander Malygin