Mikhail Shvetzov vs Vladimir Epishkin
Mikhail Shvetzov (40, RUS) and Vladimir Epishkin (71, RUS) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Epishkin leads the classical series 3–2 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1856 and 1814, the Elo model gives Shvetzov a 52% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1856 vs 1814 (Δ +42)
With Mikhail Shvetzov as white
52% Mikhail18% draw30% Vladimir
With Vladimir Epishkin as white
40% Mikhail22% draw38% Vladimir
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mikhail Shvetzov | Vladimir Epishkin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1856 | 1814 |
| Peak rating | 1856 · Mar 2024 | 1892 · Mar 2011 |
| Peak age | 38 | 56 |
| World rank now | #52,827 | #62,086 |
| World rank peak | #46,746 | #47,575 |
| Federation rank now | #2,049 | #2,398 |
| Games (career, STD) | 272 | 191 |
| Months active | 191 | 179 |
| % white wins | 43% | 44% |
| % black wins | 42% | 35% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Mikhail Shvetzov
Vladimir Epishkin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Mikhail Shvetzov
Vladimir Epishkin