Mihail Nikitenko vs Denis Lazavik
Mihail Nikitenko (26, GM, BLR) and Denis Lazavik (20, GM, BLR) have met 13 times in classical OTB. Lazavik leads with 4 wins to 0, with 9 draws — a 69% draw rate. Their last meeting at Minsk-2025 drew. With current classical ratings of 2479 and 2621, the Elo model gives Lazavik a 53% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2479 vs 2621 (Δ -142)
With Mihail Nikitenko as white
24% Mihail23% draw53% Denis
With Denis Lazavik as white
17% Mihail19% draw64% Denis
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mihail Nikitenko | Denis Lazavik | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2479-1 | 2621+16 |
| Peak rating | 2540 · Jul 2023 | 2621 · May 2026 |
| Peak age | 23 | 20 |
| World rank now | #743 | #113 |
| World rank peak | #422 | #113 |
| Federation rank now | #2 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,657 | 555 |
| Months active | 183 | 130 |
| % white wins | 54% | 54% |
| % black wins | 48% | 39% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2444 | 2635 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 200 | 114 |
Best Win
Mihail Nikitenko
Denis Lazavik
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).
Mihail Nikitenko
Denis Lazavik