Janis Visockis vs Aivars Laizans
Janis Visockis (88, LAT) and Aivars Laizans (57, LAT) have never met in classical OTB, but played 38 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 183 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1969 and 1934, the Elo model gives Visockis a 50% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1969 vs 1934 (Δ +35)
With Janis Visockis as white
50% Janis20% draw30% Aivars
With Aivars Laizans as white
38% Janis24% draw38% Aivars
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Janis Visockis | Aivars Laizans | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1969 | 1934 |
| Peak rating | 2297 · Jan 2001 | 1934 · Dec 2024 |
| Peak age | 63 | 55 |
| World rank now | #31,826 | #39,669 |
| World rank peak | #5,620 | #38,424 |
| Federation rank now | #86 | #84 |
| Games (career, STD) | 245 | 8 |
| Months active | 218 | 19 |
| % white wins | 58% | 58% |
| % black wins | 50% | 59% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 162 | 511 |
Best Win
Janis Visockis
Aivars Laizans
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (38)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Janis Visockis
Aivars Laizans