Vyacheslav Tachalov vs Viktor Korolev
Vyacheslav Tachalov (55, RUS) and Viktor Korolev (75, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 9 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 28 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1983 and 1628, the Elo model gives Tachalov a 86% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1983 vs 1628 (Δ +355)
With Vyacheslav Tachalov as white
86% Vyacheslav8% draw5% Viktor
With Viktor Korolev as white
81% Vyacheslav10% draw9% Viktor
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vyacheslav Tachalov | Viktor Korolev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1983 | 1628 |
| Peak rating | 2195 · Apr 2015 | 1629 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 44 | 73 |
| World rank now | #27,009 | #119,387 |
| World rank peak | #10,584 | #92,354 |
| Federation rank now | #943 | #3,675 |
| Games (career, STD) | 139 | 67 |
| Months active | 191 | 124 |
| % white wins | 62% | 40% |
| % black wins | 52% | 41% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 11 | 11 |
Best Win
Vyacheslav Tachalov
Viktor Korolev
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).
Vyacheslav Tachalov
Viktor Korolev