Taras Shovkan vs Nikita Breskanu
Taras Shovkan (19, RUS) and Nikita Breskanu (22, RUS) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Breskanu leads the classical series 3–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1797 and 2180, the Elo model gives Breskanu a 83% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1797 vs 2180 (Δ -383)
With Taras Shovkan as white
7% Taras10% draw83% Nikita
With Nikita Breskanu as white
4% Taras8% draw87% Nikita
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Taras Shovkan | Nikita Breskanu | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1797 | 2180 |
| Peak rating | 1826 · Apr 2020 | 2180 · Apr 2020 |
| Peak age | 13 | 16 |
| World rank now | #71,251 | #9,198 |
| World rank peak | #45,779 | #9,198 |
| Federation rank now | #2,255 | #483 |
| Games (career, STD) | 281 | 457 |
| Months active | 122 | 166 |
| % white wins | 48% | 55% |
| % black wins | 35% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Taras Shovkan
Nikita Breskanu
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Taras Shovkan
Nikita Breskanu