Normunds Miezis vs Nikita Meshkovs
Normunds Miezis (55, GM, LAT) and Nikita Meshkovs (32, GM, LAT) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Meshkovs leads with 5 wins to 0, with 5 draws — a 50% draw rate. Their last meeting at Latvian Chess Championship 2026 saw Meshkovs prevail. With current classical ratings of 2418 and 2540, the Elo model gives Meshkovs a 50% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2418 vs 2540 (Δ -122)
With Normunds Miezis as white
26% Normunds24% draw50% Nikita
With Nikita Meshkovs as white
19% Normunds20% draw61% Nikita
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Normunds Miezis | Nikita Meshkovs | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2418+12 | 2540+8 |
| Peak rating | 2596 · Apr 2001 | 2586 · Mar 2023 |
| Peak age | 30 | 29 |
| World rank now | #1,389 | #364 |
| World rank peak | #101 | #247 |
| Federation rank now | #5 | #3 |
| Games (career, STD) | 2,246 | 1,618 |
| Months active | 218 | 200 |
| % white wins | 59% | 59% |
| % black wins | 52% | 54% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2373 | 2543 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 339 | 179 |
Best Win
Normunds Miezis
Nikita Meshkovs
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (34)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Normunds Miezis
Nikita Meshkovs