Vyacheslav Tachalov vs Pavel Stepanov
Vyacheslav Tachalov (55, RUS) and Pavel Stepanov (20, RUS) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 13 rapid/blitz games. Stepanov leads the classical series 2–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1983 and 2031, the Elo model gives Stepanov a 40% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1983 vs 2031 (Δ -48)
With Vyacheslav Tachalov as white
36% Vyacheslav24% draw40% Pavel
With Pavel Stepanov as white
28% Vyacheslav20% draw52% Pavel
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vyacheslav Tachalov | Pavel Stepanov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1983 | 2031 |
| Peak rating | 2195 · Apr 2015 | 2096 · Aug 2023 |
| Peak age | 44 | 17 |
| World rank now | #27,009 | #21,189 |
| World rank peak | #10,584 | #14,856 |
| Federation rank now | #943 | #771 |
| Games (career, STD) | 139 | 352 |
| Months active | 191 | 130 |
| % white wins | 62% | 61% |
| % black wins | 52% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 11 | 0 |
Best Win
Vyacheslav Tachalov
Pavel Stepanov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (16)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vyacheslav Tachalov
Pavel Stepanov