Nika Volkov vs Elguja Gvelesiani
Nika Volkov (32, CM, GEO) and Elguja Gvelesiani (70, GEO) have never met in classical OTB, but played 43 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 56 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2206 and 1965, the Elo model gives Volkov a 77% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2206 vs 1965 (Δ +241)
With Nika Volkov as white
77% Nika13% draw11% Elguja
With Elguja Gvelesiani as white
69% Nika15% draw16% Elguja
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nika Volkov | Elguja Gvelesiani | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2206 | 1965 |
| Peak rating | 2206 · Dec 2022 | 2026 · Feb 2014 |
| Peak age | 28 | 58 |
| World rank now | #7,650 | #40,651 |
| World rank peak | #7,612 | #28,386 |
| Federation rank now | #49 | #123 |
| Games (career, STD) | 461 | 55 |
| Months active | 199 | 148 |
| % white wins | 74% | 55% |
| % black wins | 66% | 57% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 45 |
Best Win
Nika Volkov
Elguja Gvelesiani
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (43)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nika Volkov
Elguja Gvelesiani