Viktor Melnikov vs Alexey Kogan
Viktor Melnikov (89, RUS) and Alexey Kogan (38, RUS) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. Kogan leads the classical series 3–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 1856 and 1970, the Elo model gives Kogan a 52% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1856 vs 1970 (Δ -114)
With Viktor Melnikov as white
29% Viktor19% draw52% Alexey
With Alexey Kogan as white
22% Viktor16% draw62% Alexey
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Viktor Melnikov | Alexey Kogan | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1856 | 1970 |
| Peak rating | 2306 · Jan 2001 | 2280 · Oct 2002 |
| Peak age | 64 | 14 |
| World rank now | #57,758 | #30,782 |
| World rank peak | #5,075 | #6,582 |
| Federation rank now | #1,505 | #928 |
| Games (career, STD) | 138 | 81 |
| Months active | 218 | 211 |
| % white wins | 41% | 55% |
| % black wins | 34% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 20 |
Best Win
Viktor Melnikov
Alexey Kogan
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Viktor Melnikov
Alexey Kogan