Aleksey Gusev vs Alexander M Stepanov
Aleksey Gusev (64, IM, RUS) and Alexander M Stepanov (75, RUS) have met 13 times in classical OTB. Gusev leads with 12 wins to 0, with 1 draws — a 8% draw rate. Their last meeting at Memorial of D.Efremenkov saw Gusev prevail. With current classical ratings of 2368 and 1960, the Elo model gives Gusev a 88% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2368 vs 1960 (Δ +408)
With Aleksey Gusev as white
88% Aleksey9% draw3% Alexander
With Alexander M Stepanov as white
84% Aleksey10% draw5% Alexander
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Aleksey Gusev | Alexander M Stepanov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2368 | 1960 |
| Peak rating | 2433 · Mar 2014 | 2424 · Jul 2001 |
| Peak age | 52 | 50 |
| World rank now | #2,938 | #32,264 |
| World rank peak | #1,497 | #1,411 |
| Federation rank now | #214 | #1,020 |
| Games (career, STD) | 590 | 279 |
| Months active | 218 | 218 |
| % white wins | 39% | 16% |
| % black wins | 40% | 22% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 20 | 0 |
Best Win
Aleksey Gusev
Alexander M Stepanov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (13)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Aleksey Gusev
Alexander M Stepanov