Nikolas Theodorou vs Grigoriy Oparin
Nikolas Theodorou (26, GM, GRE) and Grigoriy Oparin (29, GM, USA) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 6 rapid/blitz games. Oparin leads the classical series 3–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2635 and 2643, the Elo model gives Oparin a 32% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2635 vs 2643 (Δ -8)
With Nikolas Theodorou as white
40% Nikolas28% draw32% Grigoriy
With Grigoriy Oparin as white
30% Nikolas27% draw43% Grigoriy
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikolas Theodorou | Grigoriy Oparin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2635 | 2643 |
| Peak rating | 2656 · Nov 2025 | 2687 · Jun 2023 |
| Peak age | 25 | 26 |
| World rank now | #91 | #77 |
| World rank peak | #60 | #49 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #12 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,169 | 1,419 |
| Months active | 182 | 198 |
| % white wins | 52% | 46% |
| % black wins | 43% | 36% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2660 | 2610 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 130 | 73 |
Best Win
Nikolas Theodorou
Grigoriy Oparin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nikolas Theodorou
Grigoriy Oparin