Vladimir Matrosov vs Victor Nikitin
Vladimir Matrosov (88, RUS) and Victor Nikitin (90, RUS) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Nikitin leads the classical series 3–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 1694 and 1850, the Elo model gives Nikitin a 59% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1694 vs 1850 (Δ -156)
With Vladimir Matrosov as white
25% Vladimir16% draw59% Victor
With Victor Nikitin as white
18% Vladimir13% draw68% Victor
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vladimir Matrosov | Victor Nikitin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1694 | 1850 |
| Peak rating | 2048 · Jan 2008 | 2054 · Apr 2007 |
| Peak age | 70 | 71 |
| World rank now | #109,506 | #59,104 |
| World rank peak | #25,966 | #26,606 |
| Federation rank now | #2,571 | #2,459 |
| Games (career, STD) | 222 | 100 |
| Months active | 195 | 195 |
| % white wins | 34% | 49% |
| % black wins | 43% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Vladimir Matrosov
Victor Nikitin
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 Matrosov
Victor Nikitin