Nikolay Matjash vs Grigory Kiktev
Nikolay Matjash (78, UKR) and Grigory Kiktev (84, UKR) have met 1 time in classical OTB plus 12 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 1942 and 1869, the Elo model gives Matjash a 56% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1942 vs 1869 (Δ +73)
With Nikolay Matjash as white
56% Nikolay18% draw26% Grigory
With Grigory Kiktev as white
45% Nikolay21% draw34% Grigory
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikolay Matjash | Grigory Kiktev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1942 | 1869 |
| Peak rating | 1969 · Oct 2013 | 1981 · May 2012 |
| Peak age | 65 | 70 |
| World rank now | #41,267 | #54,345 |
| World rank peak | #35,909 | #34,529 |
| Federation rank now | #596 | #516 |
| Games (career, STD) | 138 | 89 |
| Months active | 174 | 168 |
| % white wins | 38% | 48% |
| % black wins | 40% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 34 | 49 |
Best Win
Nikolay Matjash
Grigory Kiktev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (13)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nikolay Matjash
Grigory Kiktev