Mikhail Belyakov vs Valeri Seleznev
Mikhail Belyakov (66, RUS) and Valeri Seleznev (75, RUS) have met 1 time in classical OTB plus 11 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 1581 and 1572, the Elo model gives Belyakov a 48% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1581 vs 1572 (Δ +9)
With Mikhail Belyakov as white
48% Mikhail17% draw35% Valeri
With Valeri Seleznev as white
37% Mikhail18% draw45% Valeri
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mikhail Belyakov | Valeri Seleznev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1581 | 1572 |
| Peak rating | 1588 · Mar 2024 | 1572 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 64 | 73 |
| World rank now | #130,360 | #134,750 |
| World rank peak | #90,871 | #100,734 |
| Federation rank now | #4,161 | #4,372 |
| Games (career, STD) | 63 | 76 |
| Months active | 124 | 127 |
| % white wins | 31% | 35% |
| % black wins | 28% | 28% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 10 | 10 |
Best Win
Mikhail Belyakov
Valeri Seleznev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Mikhail Belyakov
Valeri Seleznev