Nikita Petrov vs Oleg Yaksin
Nikita Petrov (30, GM, MNE) and Oleg Yaksin (34, FM, MNE) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Yaksin leads the classical series 2–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2554 and 2411, the Elo model gives Petrov a 64% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2554 vs 2411 (Δ +143)
With Nikita Petrov as white
64% Nikita19% draw17% Oleg
With Oleg Yaksin as white
54% Nikita23% draw23% Oleg
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikita Petrov | Oleg Yaksin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2554 | 2411 |
| Peak rating | 2610 · Apr 2019 | 2414 · Mar 2011 |
| Peak age | 23 | 19 |
| World rank now | #292 | #1,488 |
| World rank peak | #200 | #1,488 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #7 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,274 | 417 |
| Months active | 195 | 202 |
| % white wins | 57% | 51% |
| % black wins | 47% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2514 | 2478 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 168 | 58 |
Best Win
Nikita Petrov
Oleg Yaksin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nikita Petrov
Oleg Yaksin