Nikita Vitiugov vs Yangyi Yu
Nikita Vitiugov (39, GM, ENG) and Yangyi Yu (32, GM, CHN) have met 11 times in classical OTB. Yu leads with 2 wins to 0, with 9 draws — a 82% draw rate. Their last meeting at FIDE Grand Prix Leg 3 Pool D drew. With current classical ratings of 2666 and 2714, the Elo model gives Yu a 37% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2666 vs 2714 (Δ -48)
With Nikita Vitiugov as white
34% Nikita29% draw37% Yangyi
With Yangyi Yu as white
26% Nikita24% draw50% Yangyi
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikita Vitiugov | Yangyi Yu | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2666-1 | 2714-3 |
| Peak rating | 2751 · Nov 2019 | 2765 · Sep 2018 |
| Peak age | 32 | 24 |
| World rank now | #48 | #28 |
| World rank peak | #15 | #10 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #3 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,243 | 1,419 |
| Months active | 219 | 205 |
| % white wins | 42% | 47% |
| % black wins | 31% | 35% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2649 | 2706 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 155 | 113 |
Best Win
Nikita Vitiugov
Yangyi Yu
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 Vitiugov
Yangyi Yu