Yury Prokhorov vs Mikhail P. Markov
Yury Prokhorov (76, RUS) and Mikhail P. Markov (90, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 9 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 46 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1827 and 1768, the Elo model gives Prokhorov a 55% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1827 vs 1768 (Δ +59)
With Yury Prokhorov as white
55% Yury17% draw28% Mikhail
With Mikhail P. Markov as white
43% Yury21% draw36% Mikhail
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Yury Prokhorov | Mikhail P. Markov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1827 | 1768 |
| Peak rating | 1881 · Mar 2024 | 1803 · Apr 2014 |
| Peak age | 74 | 78 |
| World rank now | #68,042 | #89,268 |
| World rank peak | #56,038 | #58,665 |
| Federation rank now | #1,688 | #4,618 |
| Games (career, STD) | 119 | 100 |
| Months active | 142 | 154 |
| % white wins | 52% | 47% |
| % black wins | 45% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1339 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 64 | 0 |
Best Win
Yury Prokhorov
Mikhail P. Markov
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).
Yury Prokhorov
Mikhail P. Markov