Nikolay Yurkov vs Tatiana Simonova
Nikolay Yurkov (85, RUS) and Tatiana Simonova (74, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 20 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 116 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1906 and 1949, the Elo model gives Simonova a 40% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1906 vs 1949 (Δ -43)
With Nikolay Yurkov as white
37% Nikolay23% draw40% Tatiana
With Tatiana Simonova as white
29% Nikolay19% draw51% Tatiana
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikolay Yurkov | Tatiana Simonova | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1906 | 1949 |
| Peak rating | 1960 · Oct 2013 | 1969 · Apr 2008 |
| Peak age | 72 | 56 |
| World rank now | #43,822 | #43,993 |
| World rank peak | #37,744 | #34,241 |
| Federation rank now | #1,470 | #2,943 |
| Games (career, STD) | 134 | 62 |
| Months active | 178 | 189 |
| % white wins | 41% | 38% |
| % black wins | 41% | 41% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Nikolay Yurkov
Tatiana Simonova
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (20)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nikolay Yurkov
Tatiana Simonova