Ioannis Papaioannou vs Ioannis Nikolaidis
Ioannis Papaioannou (50, GM, GRE) and Ioannis Nikolaidis (55, GM, GRE) have met 7 times in classical OTB. Papaioannou leads the classical series 1–0 (6 draws). With current classical ratings of 2611 and 2444, the Elo model gives Papaioannou a 67% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2611 vs 2444 (Δ +167)
With Ioannis Papaioannou as white
67% Ioannis18% draw15% Ioannis
With Ioannis Nikolaidis as white
57% Ioannis22% draw21% Ioannis
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ioannis Papaioannou | Ioannis Nikolaidis | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2611 | 2444 |
| Peak rating | 2652 · Aug 2017 | 2570 · Aug 2013 |
| Peak age | 41 | 42 |
| World rank now | #132 | #1,090 |
| World rank peak | #85 | #323 |
| Federation rank now | #2 | #14 |
| Games (career, STD) | 492 | 853 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 53% | 58% |
| % black wins | 36% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2496 | 2382 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 11 | 20 |
Best Win
Ioannis Papaioannou
Ioannis Nikolaidis
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ioannis Papaioannou
Ioannis Nikolaidis