Viktor Ianov vs Mikhail Katsman
Viktor Ianov (69, IM, UKR) and Mikhail Katsman (67, UKR) have never met in classical OTB, but played 29 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 82 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2223 and 2098, the Elo model gives Ianov a 63% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2223 vs 2098 (Δ +125)
With Viktor Ianov as white
63% Viktor18% draw20% Mikhail
With Mikhail Katsman as white
52% Viktor21% draw27% Mikhail
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Viktor Ianov | Mikhail Katsman | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2223 | 2098 |
| Peak rating | 2425 · Jul 2003 | 2281 · Apr 2004 |
| Peak age | 46 | 45 |
| World rank now | #6,807 | #15,583 |
| World rank peak | #1,494 | #5,889 |
| Federation rank now | #161 | #272 |
| Games (career, STD) | 762 | 72 |
| Months active | 218 | 206 |
| % white wins | 53% | 51% |
| % black wins | 49% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1831 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 300 |
Best Win
Viktor Ianov
Mikhail Katsman
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (29)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Viktor Ianov
Mikhail Katsman