Mikhail Nigametzianov vs Sergey V. Lavrov
Mikhail Nigametzianov (40, FM, RUS) and Sergey V. Lavrov (48, FM, RUS) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 31 rapid/blitz games. Nigametzianov leads the classical series 2–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2357 and 2338, the Elo model gives Nigametzianov a 45% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2357 vs 2338 (Δ +19)
With Mikhail Nigametzianov as white
45% Mikhail25% draw30% Sergey
With Sergey V. Lavrov as white
34% Mikhail27% draw39% Sergey
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mikhail Nigametzianov | Sergey V. Lavrov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2357 | 2338 |
| Peak rating | 2421 · Nov 2010 | 2425 · Jun 2016 |
| Peak age | 24 | 38 |
| World rank now | #2,536 | #2,989 |
| World rank peak | #1,725 | #1,658 |
| Federation rank now | #120 | #125 |
| Games (career, STD) | 251 | 181 |
| Months active | 212 | 198 |
| % white wins | 64% | 72% |
| % black wins | 54% | 66% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2322 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 82 | 106 |
Best Win
Mikhail Nigametzianov
Sergey V. Lavrov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (34)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Mikhail Nigametzianov
Sergey V. Lavrov