Lev P. Savolainen vs Vladimir Tolkachev
Lev P. Savolainen (78, FM, RUS) and Vladimir Tolkachev (76, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 8 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 33 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1942 and 1893, the Elo model gives Savolainen a 52% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1942 vs 1893 (Δ +49)
With Lev P. Savolainen as white
52% Lev19% draw29% Vladimir
With Vladimir Tolkachev as white
41% Lev22% draw37% Vladimir
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Lev P. Savolainen | Vladimir Tolkachev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1942 | 1893 |
| Peak rating | 2215 · Jan 2001 | 2130 · Jul 2005 |
| Peak age | 53 | 55 |
| World rank now | #38,327 | #46,770 |
| World rank peak | #10,609 | #22,201 |
| Federation rank now | #1,056 | #1,526 |
| Games (career, STD) | 357 | 257 |
| Months active | 218 | 200 |
| % white wins | 53% | 44% |
| % black wins | 52% | 35% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1588 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 230 | 157 |
Best Win
Lev P. Savolainen
Vladimir Tolkachev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Lev P. Savolainen
Vladimir Tolkachev