Nikolai Yakushev vs Viktor Romanov
Nikolai Yakushev (74, RUS) and Viktor Romanov (82, RUS) have met 22 times in classical OTB. Yakushev leads with 18 wins to 1, with 3 draws — a 14% draw rate. Their last meeting at Novosibirsk Absolut champ. U18 - Region champ - semifinal-2019) saw Yakushev prevail. 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% Viktor
With Viktor Romanov as white
49% Nikolai20% draw31% Viktor
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikolai Yakushev | Viktor Romanov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1966 | 1867 |
| Peak rating | 2249 · Jan 2011 | 2081 · Jul 2007 |
| Peak age | 59 | 63 |
| World rank now | #30,465 | #56,181 |
| World rank peak | #7,563 | #29,596 |
| Federation rank now | #1,070 | #2,478 |
| Games (career, STD) | 855 | 931 |
| Months active | 220 | 206 |
| % white wins | 53% | 40% |
| % black wins | 55% | 39% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Nikolai Yakushev
Viktor Romanov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (26)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nikolai Yakushev
Viktor Romanov