Rustam Seyfutdinov vs Dmitry Nikitin
Rustam Seyfutdinov (27, RUS) and Dmitry Nikitin (27, RUS) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 1984 and 1876, the Elo model gives Seyfutdinov a 61% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1984 vs 1876 (Δ +108)
With Rustam Seyfutdinov as white
61% Rustam16% draw22% Dmitry
With Dmitry Nikitin as white
51% Rustam19% draw30% Dmitry
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Rustam Seyfutdinov | Dmitry Nikitin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1984 | 1876 |
| Peak rating | 2006 · Nov 2015 | 1876 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 16 | 25 |
| World rank now | #32,736 | #63,586 |
| World rank peak | #30,523 | #52,047 |
| Federation rank now | #1,953 | #4,343 |
| Games (career, STD) | 390 | 132 |
| Months active | 188 | 170 |
| % white wins | 47% | 48% |
| % black wins | 42% | 35% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Rustam Seyfutdinov
Dmitry Nikitin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Rustam Seyfutdinov
Dmitry Nikitin