Nikita Meshkovs vs Toms Kantans
Nikita Meshkovs (32, GM, LAT) and Toms Kantans (32, GM, LAT) have met 23 times in classical OTB. Meshkovs leads with 3 wins to 2, with 18 draws — a 78% draw rate. Their last meeting at Latvian Chess Championship 2026 drew. With current classical ratings of 2540 and 2560, the Elo model gives Kantans a 33% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2540 vs 2560 (Δ -20)
With Nikita Meshkovs as white
38% Nikita29% draw33% Toms
With Toms Kantans as white
29% Nikita26% draw45% Toms
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikita Meshkovs | Toms Kantans | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2540+8 | 2560 |
| Peak rating | 2586 · Mar 2023 | 2560 · Apr 2026 |
| Peak age | 29 | 32 |
| World rank now | #364 | #263 |
| World rank peak | #247 | #263 |
| Federation rank now | #3 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,618 | 1,854 |
| Months active | 200 | 197 |
| % white wins | 59% | 60% |
| % black wins | 54% | 54% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2543 | 2556 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 179 | 109 |
Best Win
Nikita Meshkovs
Toms Kantans
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (40)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nikita Meshkovs
Toms Kantans