Viktor Melnikov vs Viktor Kovshar
Viktor Melnikov (89, RUS) and Viktor Kovshar (77, RUS) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. Kovshar leads the classical series 1–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 1856 and 1877, the Elo model gives Kovshar a 37% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1856 vs 1877 (Δ -21)
With Viktor Melnikov as white
41% Viktor22% draw37% Viktor
With Viktor Kovshar as white
32% Viktor20% draw48% Viktor
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Viktor Melnikov | Viktor Kovshar | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1856 | 1877 |
| Peak rating | 2306 · Jan 2001 | 2078 · May 2018 |
| Peak age | 64 | 69 |
| World rank now | #57,758 | #52,777 |
| World rank peak | #5,075 | #20,319 |
| Federation rank now | #1,505 | #1,374 |
| Games (career, STD) | 138 | 161 |
| Months active | 218 | 114 |
| % white wins | 41% | 47% |
| % black wins | 34% | 41% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 27 |
Best Win
Viktor Melnikov
Viktor Kovshar
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Viktor Melnikov
Viktor Kovshar