Matvey Galchenko vs Aleksandr Kataev
Matvey Galchenko (26, IM, FID) and Aleksandr Kataev (21, RUS) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 7 rapid/blitz games. Galchenko leads the classical series 3–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2435 and 2256, the Elo model gives Galchenko a 69% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2435 vs 2256 (Δ +179)
With Matvey Galchenko as white
69% Matvey17% draw14% Aleksandr
With Aleksandr Kataev as white
60% Matvey20% draw20% Aleksandr
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Matvey Galchenko | Aleksandr Kataev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2435 | 2256-2 |
| Peak rating | 2449 · Nov 2022 | 2302 · May 2025 |
| Peak age | 22 | 20 |
| World rank now | #1,178 | #5,582 |
| World rank peak | #1,127 | #3,948 |
| Federation rank now | #38 | #234 |
| Games (career, STD) | 390 | 513 |
| Months active | 166 | 149 |
| % white wins | 63% | 63% |
| % black wins | 59% | 55% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2214 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 29 | 118 |
Best Win
Matvey Galchenko
Aleksandr Kataev
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).
Matvey Galchenko
Aleksandr Kataev