Vyacheslav Lozhnikov vs Denis Makhnev
Vyacheslav Lozhnikov (33, FM, KAZ) and Denis Makhnev (26, GM, KAZ) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 11 rapid/blitz games. Lozhnikov leads the classical series 3–1 (5 draws). With current classical ratings of 2364 and 2558, the Elo model gives Makhnev a 61% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2364 vs 2558 (Δ -194)
With Vyacheslav Lozhnikov as white
19% Vyacheslav20% draw61% Denis
With Denis Makhnev as white
13% Vyacheslav17% draw70% Denis
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vyacheslav Lozhnikov | Denis Makhnev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2364 | 2558 |
| Peak rating | 2364 · Jul 2017 | 2558 · Jan 2026 |
| Peak age | 24 | 26 |
| World rank now | #3,039 | #273 |
| World rank peak | #3,034 | #273 |
| Federation rank now | #23 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 505 | 1,246 |
| Months active | 198 | 176 |
| % white wins | 58% | 60% |
| % black wins | 55% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2556 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 235 |
Best Win
Vyacheslav Lozhnikov
Denis Makhnev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (20)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vyacheslav Lozhnikov
Denis Makhnev