Nikolay Darjin vs Alexander Loverov
Nikolay Darjin (69, RUS) and Alexander Loverov (67, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 7 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 14 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1435 and 1888, the Elo model gives Loverov a 88% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1435 vs 1888 (Δ -453)
With Nikolay Darjin as white
5% Nikolay7% draw88% Alexander
With Alexander Loverov as white
3% Nikolay6% draw91% Alexander
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikolay Darjin | Alexander Loverov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1435-1 | 1888 |
| Peak rating | 1990 · Jan 2007 | 2022 · Mar 2012 |
| Peak age | 50 | 53 |
| World rank now | #207,358 | #57,783 |
| World rank peak | #30,806 | #30,478 |
| Federation rank now | #6,551 | #4,551 |
| Games (career, STD) | 434 | 54 |
| Months active | 212 | 167 |
| % white wins | 30% | 33% |
| % black wins | 25% | 31% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1300 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 137 | 0 |
Best Win
Nikolay Darjin
Alexander Loverov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nikolay Darjin
Alexander Loverov