Mihail Nikitenko vs Aleksandr Kocheev
Mihail Nikitenko (26, GM, BLR) and Aleksandr Kocheev (34, FM, BLR) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. Kocheev leads the classical series 5–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2479 and 2315, the Elo model gives Nikitenko a 67% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2479 vs 2315 (Δ +164)
With Mihail Nikitenko as white
67% Mihail18% draw15% Aleksandr
With Aleksandr Kocheev as white
57% Mihail21% draw22% Aleksandr
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mihail Nikitenko | Aleksandr Kocheev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2479-1 | 2315 |
| Peak rating | 2540 · Jul 2023 | 2390 · Jan 2014 |
| Peak age | 23 | 22 |
| World rank now | #743 | #4,359 |
| World rank peak | #422 | #2,340 |
| Federation rank now | #2 | #22 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,657 | 520 |
| Months active | 183 | 187 |
| % white wins | 54% | 57% |
| % black wins | 48% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2444 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 200 | 0 |
Best Win
Mihail Nikitenko
Aleksandr Kocheev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (11)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Mihail Nikitenko
Aleksandr Kocheev