Viktor Shplatov vs Nikolay Velichko
Viktor Shplatov (84, RUS) and Nikolay Velichko (70, RUS) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 21 rapid/blitz games. Shplatov leads the classical series 5–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 1867 and 1691, the Elo model gives Shplatov a 71% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1867 vs 1691 (Δ +176)
With Viktor Shplatov as white
71% Viktor13% draw17% Nikolay
With Nikolay Velichko as white
62% Viktor15% draw23% Nikolay
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Viktor Shplatov | Nikolay Velichko | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1867 | 1691 |
| Peak rating | 1966 · Mar 2018 | 1691 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 76 | 68 |
| World rank now | #55,405 | #102,740 |
| World rank peak | #34,957 | #78,699 |
| Federation rank now | #1,422 | #2,978 |
| Games (career, STD) | 151 | 73 |
| Months active | 134 | 134 |
| % white wins | 41% | 32% |
| % black wins | 33% | 29% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 81 | 34 |
Best Win
Viktor Shplatov
Nikolay Velichko
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (27)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Viktor Shplatov
Nikolay Velichko