Vitaly Meribanov vs Mikita Harshkou
Vitaly Meribanov (32, IM, BLR) and Mikita Harshkou (32, FM, BLR) have met 14 times in classical OTB. Meribanov leads with 6 wins to 1, with 7 draws — a 50% draw rate. Their last meeting at Championship BLR 2018 men drew. With current classical ratings of 2406 and 2299, the Elo model gives Meribanov a 59% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2406 vs 2299 (Δ +107)
With Vitaly Meribanov as white
59% Vitaly20% draw21% Mikita
With Mikita Harshkou as white
48% Vitaly24% draw28% Mikita
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vitaly Meribanov | Mikita Harshkou | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2406 | 2299 |
| Peak rating | 2442 · Mar 2013 | 2359 · Jan 2018 |
| Peak age | 19 | 24 |
| World rank now | #1,822 | #4,957 |
| World rank peak | #1,346 | #3,187 |
| Federation rank now | #11 | #24 |
| Games (career, STD) | 749 | 614 |
| Months active | 201 | 195 |
| % white wins | 53% | 49% |
| % black wins | 49% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Vitaly Meribanov
Mikita Harshkou
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (16)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vitaly Meribanov
Mikita Harshkou