Valeriy Zhikharev vs Viktor Ignatyev
Valeriy Zhikharev (78, RUS) and Viktor Ignatyev (72, RUS) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 16 rapid/blitz games. Zhikharev leads the classical series 3–2 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2105 and 2123, the Elo model gives Ignatyev a 35% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2105 vs 2123 (Δ -18)
With Valeriy Zhikharev as white
40% Valeriy25% draw35% Viktor
With Viktor Ignatyev as white
31% Valeriy22% draw46% Viktor
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Valeriy Zhikharev | Viktor Ignatyev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2105 | 2123 |
| Peak rating | 2212 · May 2015 | 2255 · May 2011 |
| Peak age | 67 | 57 |
| World rank now | #14,947 | #12,950 |
| World rank peak | #9,398 | #6,973 |
| Federation rank now | #502 | #488 |
| Games (career, STD) | 339 | 205 |
| Months active | 185 | 177 |
| % white wins | 57% | 51% |
| % black wins | 49% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2138 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 164 | 105 |
Best Win
Valeriy Zhikharev
Viktor Ignatyev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (22)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Valeriy Zhikharev
Viktor Ignatyev