Vladimir Beskov vs Mikhail Ermolaev
Vladimir Beskov (66, CM, RUS) and Mikhail Ermolaev (60, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 8 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 12 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1958 and 1852, the Elo model gives Beskov a 61% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1958 vs 1852 (Δ +106)
With Vladimir Beskov as white
61% Vladimir16% draw23% Mikhail
With Mikhail Ermolaev as white
50% Vladimir19% draw30% Mikhail
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vladimir Beskov | Mikhail Ermolaev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1958 | 1852 |
| Peak rating | 2229 · Jan 2006 | 1852 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 46 | 58 |
| World rank now | #40,579 | #65,891 |
| World rank peak | #10,411 | #64,225 |
| Federation rank now | #2,241 | #4,995 |
| Games (career, STD) | 147 | 10 |
| Months active | 200 | 158 |
| % white wins | 47% | 52% |
| % black wins | 43% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 31 | 47 |
Best Win
Vladimir Beskov
Mikhail Ermolaev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vladimir Beskov
Mikhail Ermolaev