Viktor Melnikov vs Maksim Kokin
Viktor Melnikov (89, RUS) and Maksim Kokin (44, RUS) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Kokin leads the classical series 2–1 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 1856 and 1937, the Elo model gives Kokin a 46% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1856 vs 1937 (Δ -81)
With Viktor Melnikov as white
33% Viktor20% draw46% Maksim
With Maksim Kokin as white
25% Viktor17% draw58% Maksim
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Viktor Melnikov | Maksim Kokin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1856 | 1937 |
| Peak rating | 2306 · Jan 2001 | 2211 · Jan 2018 |
| Peak age | 64 | 36 |
| World rank now | #57,758 | #39,433 |
| World rank peak | #5,075 | #9,392 |
| Federation rank now | #1,505 | #1,074 |
| Games (career, STD) | 138 | 217 |
| Months active | 218 | 174 |
| % white wins | 41% | 52% |
| % black wins | 34% | 39% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1547 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 35 |
Best Win
Viktor Melnikov
Maksim Kokin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Viktor Melnikov
Maksim Kokin