Nikolajs Krilovs vs Reinis Valdats
Nikolajs Krilovs (32, LAT) and Reinis Valdats (16, FM, LAT) have never met in classical OTB, but played 16 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 77 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2117 and 2246, the Elo model gives Valdats a 53% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2117 vs 2246 (Δ -129)
With Nikolajs Krilovs as white
26% Nikolajs21% draw53% Reinis
With Reinis Valdats as white
19% Nikolajs18% draw63% Reinis
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikolajs Krilovs | Reinis Valdats | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2117 | 2246+8 |
| Peak rating | 2146 · Jul 2023 | 2304 · Jun 2025 |
| Peak age | 29 | 15 |
| World rank now | #13,850 | #5,994 |
| World rank peak | #11,165 | #3,872 |
| Federation rank now | #38 | #20 |
| Games (career, STD) | 277 | 447 |
| Months active | 182 | 93 |
| % white wins | 61% | 56% |
| % black wins | 55% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2204 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 125 | 213 |
Best Win
Nikolajs Krilovs
Reinis Valdats
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (16)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nikolajs Krilovs
Reinis Valdats