Nikita Lvov vs Aleksandr Kataev
Nikita Lvov (21, RUS) and Aleksandr Kataev (21, RUS) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 7 rapid/blitz games. Kataev leads the classical series 3–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2215 and 2256, the Elo model gives Kataev a 38% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2215 vs 2256 (Δ -41)
With Nikita Lvov as white
36% Nikita27% draw38% Aleksandr
With Aleksandr Kataev as white
28% Nikita22% draw50% Aleksandr
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikita Lvov | Aleksandr Kataev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2215+82 | 2256-2 |
| Peak rating | 2215 · May 2026 | 2302 · May 2025 |
| Peak age | 21 | 20 |
| World rank now | #7,380 | #5,582 |
| World rank peak | #7,380 | #3,948 |
| Federation rank now | #294 | #234 |
| Games (career, STD) | 383 | 513 |
| Months active | 125 | 149 |
| % white wins | 50% | 63% |
| % black wins | 48% | 55% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2270 | 2214 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 27 | 118 |
Best Win
Nikita Lvov
Aleksandr Kataev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nikita Lvov
Aleksandr Kataev