Matvei Nikolaev vs Samat Galyaviev
Matvei Nikolaev (20, RUS) and Samat Galyaviev (20, RUS) have met 11 times in classical OTB. Nikolaev leads with 7 wins to 2, with 2 draws — a 18% draw rate. Their last meeting at PFO-2022_B19_Blitz saw Nikolaev prevail. With current classical ratings of 1971 and 2111, the Elo model gives Galyaviev a 55% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1971 vs 2111 (Δ -140)
With Matvei Nikolaev as white
26% Matvei19% draw55% Samat
With Samat Galyaviev as white
19% Matvei16% draw65% Samat
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Matvei Nikolaev | Samat Galyaviev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1971 | 2111 |
| Peak rating | 2086 · Aug 2022 | 2111 · May 2024 |
| Peak age | 16 | 18 |
| World rank now | #29,390 | #13,996 |
| World rank peak | #16,200 | #13,543 |
| Federation rank now | #1,052 | #504 |
| Games (career, STD) | 548 | 484 |
| Months active | 136 | 136 |
| % white wins | 56% | 54% |
| % black wins | 51% | 58% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 18 |
Best Win
Matvei Nikolaev
Samat Galyaviev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (15)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Matvei Nikolaev
Samat Galyaviev