Nikita Vitiugov vs Ernesto Inarkiev
Nikita Vitiugov (39, GM, ENG) and Ernesto Inarkiev (41, GM, RUS) have met 15 times in classical OTB. They split decisive games at 3–3 with 9 draws — a 60% draw rate. Their last meeting at M.I. Dvoretskiy Memorial 2021_rapid drew. With current classical ratings of 2666 and 2653, the Elo model gives Vitiugov a 44% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2666 vs 2653 (Δ +13)
With Nikita Vitiugov as white
44% Nikita27% draw30% Ernesto
With Ernesto Inarkiev as white
33% Nikita28% draw39% Ernesto
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikita Vitiugov | Ernesto Inarkiev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2666 | 2653 |
| Peak rating | 2751 · Nov 2019 | 2732 · Sep 2016 |
| Peak age | 32 | 31 |
| World rank now | #48 | #62 |
| World rank peak | #15 | #25 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #4 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,243 | 1,066 |
| Months active | 220 | 220 |
| % white wins | 42% | 46% |
| % black wins | 31% | 34% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2649 | 2532 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 120 | 50 |
Best Win
Nikita Vitiugov
Ernesto Inarkiev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (19)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nikita Vitiugov
Ernesto Inarkiev