Mihail Nikitenko vs Viachaslau Zarubitski
Mihail Nikitenko (26, GM, BLR) and Viachaslau Zarubitski (24, IM, BLR) have met 27 times in classical OTB. Nikitenko leads with 17 wins to 2, with 8 draws — a 30% draw rate. Their last meeting at Grand-Open in "Galeria", Final saw Nikitenko prevail. With current classical ratings of 2479 and 2396, the Elo model gives Nikitenko a 55% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2479 vs 2396 (Δ +83)
With Mihail Nikitenko as white
55% Mihail22% draw23% Viachaslau
With Viachaslau Zarubitski as white
44% Mihail26% draw30% Viachaslau
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mihail Nikitenko | Viachaslau Zarubitski | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2479-1 | 2396 |
| Peak rating | 2540 · Jul 2023 | 2460 · Sep 2022 |
| Peak age | 23 | 20 |
| World rank now | #743 | #1,752 |
| World rank peak | #422 | #1,072 |
| Federation rank now | #2 | #8 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,657 | 1,343 |
| Months active | 183 | 169 |
| % white wins | 54% | 51% |
| % black wins | 48% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2444 | 2372 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 191 | 145 |
Best Win
Mihail Nikitenko
Viachaslau Zarubitski
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (30)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Mihail Nikitenko
Viachaslau Zarubitski