Vladimir Belous vs Lucius Melillo
Vladimir Belous (33, GM, RUS) and Lucius Melillo (17, FM, USA) have met 7 times in classical OTB. Belous leads the classical series 2–0 (5 draws). With current classical ratings of 2484 and 2329, the Elo model gives Belous a 66% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2484 vs 2329 (Δ +155)
With Vladimir Belous as white
66% Vladimir18% draw16% Lucius
With Lucius Melillo as white
56% Vladimir22% draw23% Lucius
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vladimir Belous | Lucius Melillo | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2484 | 2329 |
| Peak rating | 2587 · May 2017 | 2329 · Apr 2026 |
| Peak age | 24 | 17 |
| World rank now | #710 | #3,224 |
| World rank peak | #267 | #3,224 |
| Federation rank now | #43 | #147 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,459 | 410 |
| Months active | 206 | 78 |
| % white wins | 61% | 37% |
| % black wins | 53% | 34% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2415 | 2307 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 82 | 125 |
Best Win
Vladimir Belous
Lucius Melillo
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).
Vladimir Belous
Lucius Melillo