Aleksey Goganov vs Sergei Lobanov
Aleksey Goganov (35, GM, RUS) and Sergei Lobanov (25, GM, FID) have met 10 times in classical OTB. They split decisive games at 2–2 with 6 draws — a 60% draw rate. Their last meeting at Moscow Open 2024 Rapid drew. With current classical ratings of 2497 and 2515, the Elo model gives Lobanov a 33% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2497 vs 2515 (Δ -18)
With Aleksey Goganov as white
38% Aleksey29% draw33% Sergei
With Sergei Lobanov as white
29% Aleksey26% draw44% Sergei
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Aleksey Goganov | Sergei Lobanov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2497+4 | 2515 |
| Peak rating | 2643 · Nov 2016 | 2548 · Jun 2025 |
| Peak age | 25 | 24 |
| World rank now | #600 | #493 |
| World rank peak | #125 | #343 |
| Federation rank now | #38 | #20 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,828 | 1,178 |
| Months active | 201 | 178 |
| % white wins | 51% | 52% |
| % black wins | 45% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2462 | 2475 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 169 | 114 |
Best Win
Aleksey Goganov
Sergei Lobanov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (20)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Aleksey Goganov
Sergei Lobanov