Vija Zalcmane vs Sergejs Nevickis
Vija Zalcmane (87, LAT) and Sergejs Nevickis (73, LAT) have never met in classical OTB, but played 115 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 115 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1572 and 1529, the Elo model gives Zalcmane a 53% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1572 vs 1529 (Δ +43)
With Vija Zalcmane as white
53% Vija15% draw31% Sergejs
With Sergejs Nevickis as white
42% Vija18% draw40% Sergejs
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vija Zalcmane | Sergejs Nevickis | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1572 | 1529 |
| Peak rating | 1747 · Oct 2008 | 1529 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 69 | 71 |
| World rank now | #156,963 | #145,658 |
| World rank peak | #51,099 | #144,582 |
| Federation rank now | #225 | #316 |
| Games (career, STD) | 252 | 7 |
| Months active | 187 | 97 |
| % white wins | 35% | 18% |
| % black wins | 31% | 13% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 223 | 8 |
Best Win
Vija Zalcmane
Sergejs Nevickis
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (115)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vija Zalcmane
Sergejs Nevickis