Vitaly Rodchenkov vs Artem Iljin
Vitaly Rodchenkov (43, FM, RUS) and Artem Iljin (39, GM, MNE) have never met in classical OTB, but played 13 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 19 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2299 and 2497, the Elo model gives Iljin a 62% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2299 vs 2497 (Δ -198)
With Vitaly Rodchenkov as white
18% Vitaly19% draw62% Artem
With Artem Iljin as white
13% Vitaly16% draw71% Artem
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vitaly Rodchenkov | Artem Iljin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2299 | 2497 |
| Peak rating | 2417 · Jan 2003 | 2572 · Oct 2008 |
| Peak age | 20 | 21 |
| World rank now | #4,041 | #600 |
| World rank peak | #1,660 | #254 |
| Federation rank now | #163 | #3 |
| Games (career, STD) | 249 | 237 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 61% | 53% |
| % black wins | 57% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2338 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 40 | 0 |
Best Win
Vitaly Rodchenkov
Artem Iljin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (13)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vitaly Rodchenkov
Artem Iljin