Aleksandrs Lacis vs Anatolijs Birjukovs
Aleksandrs Lacis (89, LAT) and Anatolijs Birjukovs (79, LAT) have never met in classical OTB, but played 42 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 85 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1749 and 1551, the Elo model gives Lacis a 74% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1749 vs 1551 (Δ +198)
With Aleksandrs Lacis as white
74% Aleksandrs11% draw15% Anatolijs
With Anatolijs Birjukovs as white
65% Aleksandrs13% draw21% Anatolijs
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Aleksandrs Lacis | Anatolijs Birjukovs | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1749 | 1551 |
| Peak rating | 1829 · Feb 2013 | 1772 · Feb 2013 |
| Peak age | 76 | 66 |
| World rank now | #83,504 | #165,013 |
| World rank peak | #51,386 | #58,058 |
| Federation rank now | #151 | #238 |
| Games (career, STD) | 106 | 112 |
| Months active | 168 | 163 |
| % white wins | 27% | 35% |
| % black wins | 28% | 28% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1284 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 191 |
Best Win
Aleksandrs Lacis
Anatolijs Birjukovs
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (42)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Aleksandrs Lacis
Anatolijs Birjukovs