Varun Krishnan vs Viacheslav Tilicheev
Varun Krishnan (29, IM, USA) and Viacheslav Tilicheev (32, GM, SRB) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Tilicheev leads the classical series 2–0 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2408 and 2430, the Elo model gives Tilicheev a 34% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2408 vs 2430 (Δ -22)
With Varun Krishnan as white
38% Varun28% draw34% Viacheslav
With Viacheslav Tilicheev as white
29% Varun25% draw45% Viacheslav
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Varun Krishnan | Viacheslav Tilicheev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2408 | 2430 |
| Peak rating | 2408 · Oct 2025 | 2540 · Mar 2019 |
| Peak age | 28 | 25 |
| World rank now | #1,526 | #1,241 |
| World rank peak | #1,526 | #483 |
| Federation rank now | #81 | #26 |
| Games (career, STD) | 649 | 1,031 |
| Months active | 190 | 201 |
| % white wins | 48% | 59% |
| % black wins | 39% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2542 | 2420 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 22 | 112 |
Best Win
Varun Krishnan
Viacheslav Tilicheev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Varun Krishnan
Viacheslav Tilicheev