Ivan S. Losev vs Mikhail Ermolaev
Ivan S. Losev (38, RUS) and Mikhail Ermolaev (60, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 10 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 21 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1964 and 1852, the Elo model gives Losev a 62% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1964 vs 1852 (Δ +112)
With Ivan S. Losev as white
62% Ivan16% draw22% Mikhail
With Mikhail Ermolaev as white
51% Ivan19% draw30% Mikhail
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ivan S. Losev | Mikhail Ermolaev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1964 | 1852 |
| Peak rating | 1998 · Apr 2019 | 1852 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 31 | 58 |
| World rank now | #32,006 | #65,891 |
| World rank peak | #27,822 | #64,225 |
| Federation rank now | #955 | #4,995 |
| Games (career, STD) | 165 | 10 |
| Months active | 182 | 158 |
| % white wins | 54% | 52% |
| % black wins | 52% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 99 | 47 |
Best Win
Ivan S. Losev
Mikhail Ermolaev
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).
Ivan S. Losev
Mikhail Ermolaev