Vladimir Makhnev vs Igor Pitelin
Vladimir Makhnev (64, FM, RUS) and Igor Pitelin (40, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 9 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 20 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2173 and 2115, the Elo model gives Makhnev a 53% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2173 vs 2115 (Δ +58)
With Vladimir Makhnev as white
53% Vladimir21% draw27% Igor
With Igor Pitelin as white
41% Vladimir24% draw34% Igor
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vladimir Makhnev | Igor Pitelin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2173 | 2115 |
| Peak rating | 2322 · Jul 2005 | 2227 · Jul 2004 |
| Peak age | 43 | 18 |
| World rank now | #12,131 | #14,032 |
| World rank peak | #4,384 | #10,915 |
| Federation rank now | #973 | #481 |
| Games (career, STD) | 128 | 77 |
| Months active | 217 | 203 |
| % white wins | 63% | 62% |
| % black wins | 56% | 58% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2081 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 60 |
Best Win
Vladimir Makhnev
Igor Pitelin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vladimir Makhnev
Igor Pitelin