Petr Mikhalchenko vs Ilia Belmeskin
Petr Mikhalchenko (37, FM, RUS) and Ilia Belmeskin (36, RUS) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 29 rapid/blitz games. Mikhalchenko leads the classical series 4–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2296 and 2193, the Elo model gives Mikhalchenko a 59% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2296 vs 2193 (Δ +103)
With Petr Mikhalchenko as white
59% Petr19% draw22% Ilia
With Ilia Belmeskin as white
48% Petr23% draw29% Ilia
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Petr Mikhalchenko | Ilia Belmeskin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2296 | 2193 |
| Peak rating | 2416 · Nov 2009 | 2281 · Mar 2017 |
| Peak age | 20 | 27 |
| World rank now | #4,142 | #10,032 |
| World rank peak | #1,565 | #5,792 |
| Federation rank now | #180 | #712 |
| Games (career, STD) | 379 | 259 |
| Months active | 212 | 195 |
| % white wins | 67% | 64% |
| % black wins | 59% | 54% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 11 | 20 |
Best Win
Petr Mikhalchenko
Ilia Belmeskin
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).
Petr Mikhalchenko
Ilia Belmeskin