Vladimir Makhnev vs Nikolay Kolpakov
Vladimir Makhnev (64, FM, RUS) and Nikolay Kolpakov (68, RUS) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. Makhnev leads the classical series 1–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2173 and 2161, the Elo model gives Makhnev a 45% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2173 vs 2161 (Δ +12)
With Vladimir Makhnev as white
45% Vladimir23% draw32% Nikolay
With Nikolay Kolpakov as white
34% Vladimir25% draw41% Nikolay
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vladimir Makhnev | Nikolay Kolpakov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2173 | 2161 |
| Peak rating | 2322 · Jul 2005 | 2264 · Jul 2009 |
| Peak age | 43 | 51 |
| World rank now | #12,131 | #13,740 |
| World rank peak | #4,384 | #6,044 |
| Federation rank now | #973 | #1,331 |
| Games (career, STD) | 128 | 110 |
| Months active | 217 | 204 |
| % white wins | 63% | 61% |
| % black wins | 56% | 61% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Vladimir Makhnev
Nikolay Kolpakov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vladimir Makhnev
Nikolay Kolpakov