Ivan Usachev vs Nikolay Velichko
Ivan Usachev (87, RUS) and Nikolay Velichko (70, RUS) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 41 rapid/blitz games. Velichko leads the classical series 2–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 1519 and 1691, the Elo model gives Velichko a 62% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1519 vs 1691 (Δ -172)
With Ivan Usachev as white
24% Ivan14% draw62% Nikolay
With Nikolay Velichko as white
17% Ivan12% draw71% Nikolay
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ivan Usachev | Nikolay Velichko | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1519 | 1691 |
| Peak rating | 1640 · Sep 2017 | 1691 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 78 | 68 |
| World rank now | #174,297 | #102,740 |
| World rank peak | #87,402 | #78,699 |
| Federation rank now | #5,022 | #2,978 |
| Games (career, STD) | 128 | 73 |
| Months active | 106 | 134 |
| % white wins | 22% | 32% |
| % black wins | 20% | 29% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 68 | 34 |
Best Win
Ivan Usachev
Nikolay Velichko
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (45)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ivan Usachev
Nikolay Velichko