Nikita Russkikh vs Yuriy V Isaev
Nikita Russkikh (28, RUS) and Yuriy V Isaev (64, FID) have never met in classical OTB, but played 20 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 68 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2128 and 2126, the Elo model gives Russkikh a 44% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2128 vs 2126 (Δ +2)
With Nikita Russkikh as white
44% Nikita23% draw33% Yuriy
With Yuriy V Isaev as white
33% Nikita24% draw43% Yuriy
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikita Russkikh | Yuriy V Isaev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2128 | 2126+1 |
| Peak rating | 2207 · Jan 2016 | 2135 · Dec 2025 |
| Peak age | 18 | 63 |
| World rank now | #12,327 | #13,118 |
| World rank peak | #9,775 | #11,875 |
| Federation rank now | #511 | #164 |
| Games (career, STD) | 126 | 174 |
| Months active | 154 | 43 |
| % white wins | 57% | 57% |
| % black wins | 58% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2094 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 194 | 320 |
Best Win
Nikita Russkikh
Yuriy V Isaev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (20)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nikita Russkikh
Yuriy V Isaev