Nikolai Yakushev vs Gennady Nikitin
Nikolai Yakushev (74, RUS) and Gennady Nikitin (88, RUS) have met 14 times in classical OTB. They split decisive games at 4–4 with 6 draws — a 43% draw rate. Their last meeting at 93rd Novosibirsk Chess Championship - 2022 Final drew. With current classical ratings of 1966 and 1896, the Elo model gives Yakushev a 56% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1966 vs 1896 (Δ +70)
With Nikolai Yakushev as white
56% Nikolai18% draw26% Gennady
With Gennady Nikitin as white
44% Nikolai21% draw34% Gennady
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikolai Yakushev | Gennady Nikitin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1966 | 1896 |
| Peak rating | 2249 · Jan 2011 | 2184 · Apr 2005 |
| Peak age | 59 | 67 |
| World rank now | #30,465 | #50,154 |
| World rank peak | #7,563 | #15,265 |
| Federation rank now | #1,070 | #1,249 |
| Games (career, STD) | 855 | 512 |
| Months active | 220 | 218 |
| % white wins | 53% | 47% |
| % black wins | 55% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 1 |
Best Win
Nikolai Yakushev
Gennady Nikitin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (21)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nikolai Yakushev
Gennady Nikitin