Nikita Testeshnikov vs Tykhon Cherniaiev
Nikita Testeshnikov (23, UKR) and Tykhon Cherniaiev (16, FM, UKR) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 10 rapid/blitz games. Cherniaiev leads the classical series 2–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2174 and 2365, the Elo model gives Cherniaiev a 62% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2174 vs 2365 (Δ -191)
With Nikita Testeshnikov as white
20% Nikita19% draw62% Tykhon
With Tykhon Cherniaiev as white
14% Nikita16% draw71% Tykhon
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikita Testeshnikov | Tykhon Cherniaiev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2174 | 2365 |
| Peak rating | 2174 · Dec 2023 | 2369 · Apr 2026 |
| Peak age | 20 | 16 |
| World rank now | #9,291 | #2,359 |
| World rank peak | #9,213 | #2,271 |
| Federation rank now | #186 | #74 |
| Games (career, STD) | 227 | 270 |
| Months active | 116 | 123 |
| % white wins | 50% | 56% |
| % black wins | 50% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2404 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 28 |
Best Win
Nikita Testeshnikov
Tykhon Cherniaiev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (14)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nikita Testeshnikov
Tykhon Cherniaiev