Peter Svidler vs Nikita Vitiugov
Peter Svidler (50, GM, FID) and Nikita Vitiugov (39, GM, ENG) have met 18 times in classical OTB. Svidler leads with 2 wins to 0, with 16 draws — a 89% draw rate. Their last meeting at World Cup 2021. Rapid Tie-breaks saw Svidler prevail. With current classical ratings of 2682 and 2666, the Elo model gives Svidler a 44% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2682 vs 2666 (Δ +16)
With Peter Svidler as white
44% Peter26% draw30% Nikita
With Nikita Vitiugov as white
33% Peter29% draw38% Nikita
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Peter Svidler | Nikita Vitiugov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2682 | 2666-1 |
| Peak rating | 2769 · May 2013 | 2751 · Nov 2019 |
| Peak age | 37 | 32 |
| World rank now | #43 | #48 |
| World rank peak | #4 | #15 |
| Federation rank now | #2 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,085 | 1,243 |
| Months active | 219 | 219 |
| % white wins | 39% | 42% |
| % black wins | 26% | 31% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2509 | 2649 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 30 | 155 |
Best Win
Peter Svidler
Nikita Vitiugov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (24)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Peter Svidler
Nikita Vitiugov