Vija Zalcmane vs Anatolijs Birjukovs
Vija Zalcmane (87, LAT) and Anatolijs Birjukovs (79, LAT) have never met in classical OTB, but played 92 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 163 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1572 and 1551, the Elo model gives Zalcmane a 50% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1572 vs 1551 (Δ +21)
With Vija Zalcmane as white
50% Vija16% draw34% Anatolijs
With Anatolijs Birjukovs as white
39% Vija18% draw43% Anatolijs
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vija Zalcmane | Anatolijs Birjukovs | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1572 | 1551 |
| Peak rating | 1747 · Oct 2008 | 1772 · Feb 2013 |
| Peak age | 69 | 66 |
| World rank now | #156,963 | #165,013 |
| World rank peak | #51,099 | #58,058 |
| Federation rank now | #225 | #238 |
| Games (career, STD) | 252 | 112 |
| Months active | 187 | 163 |
| % white wins | 35% | 35% |
| % black wins | 31% | 28% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1284 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 223 | 191 |
Best Win
Vija Zalcmane
Anatolijs Birjukovs
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (92)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vija Zalcmane
Anatolijs Birjukovs