Nikolay Kolpakov vs Igor Pitelin
Nikolay Kolpakov (68, RUS) and Igor Pitelin (40, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 5 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 15 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2161 and 2115, the Elo model gives Kolpakov a 51% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2161 vs 2115 (Δ +46)
With Nikolay Kolpakov as white
51% Nikolay21% draw28% Igor
With Igor Pitelin as white
39% Nikolay25% draw36% Igor
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikolay Kolpakov | Igor Pitelin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2161 | 2115 |
| Peak rating | 2264 · Jul 2009 | 2227 · Jul 2004 |
| Peak age | 51 | 18 |
| World rank now | #13,740 | #14,032 |
| World rank peak | #6,044 | #10,915 |
| Federation rank now | #1,331 | #481 |
| Games (career, STD) | 110 | 77 |
| Months active | 204 | 203 |
| % white wins | 61% | 62% |
| % black wins | 61% | 58% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2081 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 60 |
Best Win
Nikolay Kolpakov
Igor Pitelin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nikolay Kolpakov
Igor Pitelin