Mikhail Spitsyn vs Vladimir Epishkin
Mikhail Spitsyn (75, RUS) and Vladimir Epishkin (71, RUS) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Epishkin leads the classical series 2–0 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 1724 and 1814, the Elo model gives Epishkin a 49% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1724 vs 1814 (Δ -90)
With Mikhail Spitsyn as white
33% Mikhail19% draw49% Vladimir
With Vladimir Epishkin as white
25% Mikhail16% draw59% Vladimir
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mikhail Spitsyn | Vladimir Epishkin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1724 | 1814 |
| Peak rating | 1899 · Jan 2009 | 1892 · Mar 2011 |
| Peak age | 58 | 56 |
| World rank now | #94,013 | #62,086 |
| World rank peak | #40,307 | #47,575 |
| Federation rank now | #4,370 | #2,398 |
| Games (career, STD) | 346 | 191 |
| Months active | 197 | 179 |
| % white wins | 32% | 44% |
| % black wins | 25% | 35% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Mikhail Spitsyn
Vladimir Epishkin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Mikhail Spitsyn
Vladimir Epishkin