Yuri A. Ivanov vs Nicolai Nikitenko
Yuri A. Ivanov (77, RUS) and Nicolai Nikitenko (70, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 16 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 72 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
No classical rating for one of the players.
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Yuri A. Ivanov | Nicolai Nikitenko | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1877 | — |
| Peak rating | 2057 · Jan 2011 | — |
| Peak age | 62 | — |
| World rank now | #51,485 | — |
| World rank peak | #25,041 | — |
| Federation rank now | #1,423 | — |
| Games (career, STD) | 178 | 0 |
| Months active | 201 | 0 |
| % white wins | 42% | 46% |
| % black wins | 48% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 136 | 126 |
Best Win
Yuri A. Ivanov
Nicolai Nikitenko
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).
Yuri A. Ivanov
Nicolai Nikitenko