Nikolai Yakushev vs Alexandr Altyntsev
Nikolai Yakushev (74, RUS) and Alexandr Altyntsev (64, RUS) have met 19 times in classical OTB. Yakushev leads with 6 wins to 3, with 10 draws — a 53% draw rate. Their last meeting at Novosibirsk Chess tournament of the Decade of veterans - 2022 drew. With current classical ratings of 1966 and 1867, the Elo model gives Yakushev a 60% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1966 vs 1867 (Δ +99)
With Nikolai Yakushev as white
60% Nikolai17% draw23% Alexandr
With Alexandr Altyntsev as white
49% Nikolai20% draw31% Alexandr
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikolai Yakushev | Alexandr Altyntsev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1966 | 1867 |
| Peak rating | 2249 · Jan 2011 | 2116 · Dec 2014 |
| Peak age | 59 | 52 |
| World rank now | #30,465 | #55,629 |
| World rank peak | #7,563 | #17,485 |
| Federation rank now | #1,070 | #1,412 |
| Games (career, STD) | 855 | 568 |
| Months active | 220 | 139 |
| % white wins | 53% | 50% |
| % black wins | 55% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 103 |
Best Win
Nikolai Yakushev
Alexandr Altyntsev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (25)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nikolai Yakushev
Alexandr Altyntsev