Ivan Mikhailov vs Nikolay Kolpakov
Ivan Mikhailov (31, RUS) and Nikolay Kolpakov (68, RUS) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Kolpakov leads the classical series 5–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2025 and 2161, the Elo model gives Kolpakov a 54% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2025 vs 2161 (Δ -136)
With Ivan Mikhailov as white
26% Ivan20% draw54% Nikolay
With Nikolay Kolpakov as white
19% Ivan17% draw65% Nikolay
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ivan Mikhailov | Nikolay Kolpakov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2025 | 2161 |
| Peak rating | 2025 · Mar 2017 | 2264 · Jul 2009 |
| Peak age | 22 | 51 |
| World rank now | #27,817 | #13,740 |
| World rank peak | #27,353 | #6,044 |
| Federation rank now | #1,918 | #1,331 |
| Games (career, STD) | 186 | 110 |
| Months active | 188 | 204 |
| % white wins | 55% | 61% |
| % black wins | 56% | 61% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Ivan Mikhailov
Nikolay Kolpakov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ivan Mikhailov
Nikolay Kolpakov