Tomi Nyback vs Nikita Meshkovs
Tomi Nyback (41, GM, FIN) and Nikita Meshkovs (32, GM, LAT) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 6 rapid/blitz games. Nyback leads the classical series 1–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2601 and 2540, the Elo model gives Nyback a 52% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2601 vs 2540 (Δ +61)
With Tomi Nyback as white
52% Tomi24% draw25% Nikita
With Nikita Meshkovs as white
40% Tomi28% draw32% Nikita
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Tomi Nyback | Nikita Meshkovs | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2601 | 2540 |
| Peak rating | 2656 · Jan 2011 | 2586 · Mar 2023 |
| Peak age | 26 | 29 |
| World rank now | #153 | #364 |
| World rank peak | #71 | #247 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #3 |
| Games (career, STD) | 696 | 1,618 |
| Months active | 220 | 201 |
| % white wins | 56% | 59% |
| % black wins | 42% | 54% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2602 | 2543 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 104 | 179 |
Best Win
Tomi Nyback
Nikita Meshkovs
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Tomi Nyback
Nikita Meshkovs