Nikolay Vilchenkov vs Vladimir Kulbachny
Nikolay Vilchenkov (85, RUS) and Vladimir Kulbachny (79, RUS) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Vilchenkov leads the classical series 2–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1956 and 1758, the Elo model gives Vilchenkov a 73% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1956 vs 1758 (Δ +198)
With Nikolay Vilchenkov as white
73% Nikolay13% draw14% Vladimir
With Vladimir Kulbachny as white
64% Nikolay15% draw21% Vladimir
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikolay Vilchenkov | Vladimir Kulbachny | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1956 | 1758 |
| Peak rating | 2285 · Apr 2004 | 2036 · Apr 2002 |
| Peak age | 63 | 55 |
| World rank now | #40,972 | #90,485 |
| World rank peak | #6,495 | #29,240 |
| Federation rank now | #2,561 | #2,164 |
| Games (career, STD) | 127 | 156 |
| Months active | 218 | 213 |
| % white wins | 39% | 40% |
| % black wins | 38% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 22 |
Best Win
Nikolay Vilchenkov
Vladimir Kulbachny
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
Vladimir Kulbachny