Nikolay Shalygin vs Sergey Kolesnikov
Nikolay Shalygin (60, RUS) and Sergey Kolesnikov (56, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 14 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 59 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1978 and 1713, the Elo model gives Shalygin a 80% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1978 vs 1713 (Δ +265)
With Nikolay Shalygin as white
80% Nikolay11% draw10% Sergey
With Sergey Kolesnikov as white
73% Nikolay13% draw15% Sergey
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikolay Shalygin | Sergey Kolesnikov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1978 | 1713 |
| Peak rating | 1978 · Mar 2024 | 1714 · Mar 2026 |
| Peak age | 58 | 56 |
| World rank now | #36,851 | #105,032 |
| World rank peak | #32,567 | #105,031 |
| Federation rank now | #2,941 | #2,494 |
| Games (career, STD) | 35 | 9 |
| Months active | 201 | 5 |
| % white wins | 44% | 51% |
| % black wins | 45% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1544 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 99 | 222 |
Best Win
Nikolay Shalygin
Sergey Kolesnikov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (14)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nikolay Shalygin
Sergey Kolesnikov