Nikolay Vilchenkov vs Ruslan Kazakov
Nikolay Vilchenkov (85, RUS) and Ruslan Kazakov (53, RUS) have met 5 times in classical OTB. Vilchenkov leads the classical series 4–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1956 and 1744, the Elo model gives Vilchenkov a 75% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1956 vs 1744 (Δ +212)
With Nikolay Vilchenkov as white
75% Nikolay12% draw13% Ruslan
With Ruslan Kazakov as white
66% Nikolay14% draw19% Ruslan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikolay Vilchenkov | Ruslan Kazakov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1956 | 1744 |
| Peak rating | 2285 · Apr 2004 | 1928 · Jul 2010 |
| Peak age | 63 | 37 |
| World rank now | #40,972 | #94,504 |
| World rank peak | #6,495 | #42,513 |
| Federation rank now | #2,561 | #2,249 |
| Games (career, STD) | 127 | 236 |
| Months active | 218 | 202 |
| % white wins | 39% | 39% |
| % black wins | 38% | 37% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1004 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 23 |
Best Win
Nikolay Vilchenkov
Ruslan Kazakov
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 Vilchenkov
Ruslan Kazakov