Aleksey Gusev vs Illarion Brikov
Aleksey Gusev (64, IM, RUS) and Illarion Brikov (53, RUS) have met 15 times in classical OTB. Brikov leads with 3 wins to 1, with 11 draws — a 73% draw rate. Their last meeting at Donskoi_IM drew. With current classical ratings of 2368 and 2337, the Elo model gives Gusev a 47% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2368 vs 2337 (Δ +31)
With Aleksey Gusev as white
47% Aleksey24% draw29% Illarion
With Illarion Brikov as white
35% Aleksey28% draw36% Illarion
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Aleksey Gusev | Illarion Brikov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2368 | 2337 |
| Peak rating | 2433 · Mar 2014 | 2441 · Jan 2003 |
| Peak age | 52 | 30 |
| World rank now | #2,938 | #3,407 |
| World rank peak | #1,497 | #1,166 |
| Federation rank now | #214 | #208 |
| Games (career, STD) | 590 | 370 |
| Months active | 218 | 218 |
| % white wins | 39% | 43% |
| % black wins | 40% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 20 | 0 |
Best Win
Aleksey Gusev
Illarion Brikov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (15)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Aleksey Gusev
Illarion Brikov