Valeri Seleznev vs Viktor Korolev
Valeri Seleznev (75, RUS) and Viktor Korolev (75, RUS) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 9 rapid/blitz games. Seleznev leads the classical series 1–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 1572 and 1628, the Elo model gives Korolev a 44% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1572 vs 1628 (Δ -56)
With Valeri Seleznev as white
38% Valeri18% draw44% Viktor
With Viktor Korolev as white
29% Valeri15% draw55% Viktor
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Valeri Seleznev | Viktor Korolev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1572 | 1628 |
| Peak rating | 1572 · Mar 2024 | 1629 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 73 | 73 |
| World rank now | #134,750 | #119,387 |
| World rank peak | #100,734 | #92,354 |
| Federation rank now | #4,372 | #3,675 |
| Games (career, STD) | 76 | 67 |
| Months active | 127 | 124 |
| % white wins | 35% | 40% |
| % black wins | 28% | 41% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 10 | 11 |
Best Win
Valeri Seleznev
Viktor Korolev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (11)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Valeri Seleznev
Viktor Korolev