Nikita Breskanu vs Danis Safin
Nikita Breskanu (22, RUS) and Danis Safin (24, RUS) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Breskanu leads the classical series 5–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2180 and 1878, the Elo model gives Breskanu a 82% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2180 vs 1878 (Δ +302)
With Nikita Breskanu as white
82% Nikita11% draw7% Danis
With Danis Safin as white
76% Nikita13% draw11% Danis
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikita Breskanu | Danis Safin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2180 | 1878 |
| Peak rating | 2180 · Apr 2020 | 1890 · May 2018 |
| Peak age | 16 | 16 |
| World rank now | #9,198 | #50,456 |
| World rank peak | #9,198 | #46,846 |
| Federation rank now | #483 | #1,621 |
| Games (career, STD) | 457 | 175 |
| Months active | 166 | 143 |
| % white wins | 55% | 46% |
| % black wins | 52% | 40% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Nikita Breskanu
Danis Safin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nikita Breskanu
Danis Safin