Valery Orlov vs Yaroslav Elkin
Valery Orlov (71, RUS) and Yaroslav Elkin (77, RUS) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 16 rapid/blitz games. Orlov leads the classical series 1–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 1616 and 1932, the Elo model gives Elkin a 78% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1616 vs 1932 (Δ -316)
With Valery Orlov as white
11% Valery11% draw78% Yaroslav
With Yaroslav Elkin as white
7% Valery9% draw84% Yaroslav
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Valery Orlov | Yaroslav Elkin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1616 | 1932 |
| Peak rating | 2071 · Jun 2016 | 2030 · Mar 2016 |
| Peak age | 61 | 67 |
| World rank now | #139,047 | #47,636 |
| World rank peak | #22,399 | #27,832 |
| Federation rank now | #3,466 | #2,574 |
| Games (career, STD) | 217 | 52 |
| Months active | 136 | 126 |
| % white wins | 33% | 45% |
| % black wins | 25% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Valery Orlov
Yaroslav Elkin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (19)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Valery Orlov
Yaroslav Elkin