Nikolay Shalygin vs Yulia Kozlova
Nikolay Shalygin (60, RUS) and Yulia Kozlova (57, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 12 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 60 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1978 and 1647, the Elo model gives Shalygin a 85% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1978 vs 1647 (Δ +331)
With Nikolay Shalygin as white
85% Nikolay9% draw6% Yulia
With Yulia Kozlova as white
79% Nikolay10% draw10% Yulia
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikolay Shalygin | Yulia Kozlova | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1978 | 1647 |
| Peak rating | 1978 · Mar 2024 | 1647 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 58 | 55 |
| World rank now | #36,851 | #114,000 |
| World rank peak | #32,567 | #105,490 |
| Federation rank now | #2,941 | #5,674 |
| Games (career, STD) | 35 | 52 |
| Months active | 201 | 131 |
| % white wins | 44% | 40% |
| % black wins | 45% | 31% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 99 | 97 |
Best Win
Nikolay Shalygin
Yulia Kozlova
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).
Nikolay Shalygin
Yulia Kozlova