Vitaly Meribanov vs Aleksandr Kocheev
Vitaly Meribanov (32, IM, BLR) and Aleksandr Kocheev (34, FM, BLR) have met 13 times in classical OTB. Kocheev leads with 5 wins to 3, with 5 draws — a 38% draw rate. Their last meeting at Aleshko rapid cup 2016-17, stage 6 saw Meribanov prevail. With current classical ratings of 2406 and 2315, the Elo model gives Meribanov a 57% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2406 vs 2315 (Δ +91)
With Vitaly Meribanov as white
57% Vitaly21% draw22% Aleksandr
With Aleksandr Kocheev as white
46% Vitaly25% draw30% Aleksandr
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vitaly Meribanov | Aleksandr Kocheev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2406 | 2315 |
| Peak rating | 2442 · Mar 2013 | 2390 · Jan 2014 |
| Peak age | 19 | 22 |
| World rank now | #1,822 | #4,359 |
| World rank peak | #1,346 | #2,340 |
| Federation rank now | #11 | #22 |
| Games (career, STD) | 749 | 520 |
| Months active | 201 | 187 |
| % white wins | 53% | 57% |
| % black wins | 49% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Vitaly Meribanov
Aleksandr Kocheev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (17)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vitaly Meribanov
Aleksandr Kocheev