Vija Zalcmane vs Dainis Deglis
Vija Zalcmane (87, LAT) and Dainis Deglis (67, LAT) have never met in classical OTB, but played 28 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 75 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1572 and 1698, the Elo model gives Deglis a 55% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1572 vs 1698 (Δ -126)
With Vija Zalcmane as white
29% Vija16% draw55% Dainis
With Dainis Deglis as white
22% Vija13% draw65% Dainis
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vija Zalcmane | Dainis Deglis | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1572 | 1698 |
| Peak rating | 1747 · Oct 2008 | 1698 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 69 | 65 |
| World rank now | #156,963 | #109,442 |
| World rank peak | #51,099 | #88,842 |
| Federation rank now | #225 | #229 |
| Games (career, STD) | 252 | 42 |
| Months active | 187 | 150 |
| % white wins | 35% | 33% |
| % black wins | 31% | 32% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 223 | 0 |
Best Win
Vija Zalcmane
Dainis Deglis
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (28)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vija Zalcmane
Dainis Deglis