Alexander Areshchenko vs Yuriy Kuzubov
Alexander Areshchenko (40, GM, UKR) and Yuriy Kuzubov (36, GM, UKR) have met 9 times in classical OTB. Areshchenko leads the classical series 1–0 (8 draws). With current classical ratings of 2598 and 2607, the Elo model gives Kuzubov a 32% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2598 vs 2607 (Δ -9)
With Alexander Areshchenko as white
40% Alexander28% draw32% Yuriy
With Yuriy Kuzubov as white
30% Alexander27% draw43% Yuriy
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexander Areshchenko | Yuriy Kuzubov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2598 | 2607+1 |
| Peak rating | 2720 · Dec 2012 | 2699 · Dec 2017 |
| Peak age | 26 | 27 |
| World rank now | #160 | #142 |
| World rank peak | #27 | #44 |
| Federation rank now | #11 | #9 |
| Games (career, STD) | 949 | 1,558 |
| Months active | 216 | 213 |
| % white wins | 51% | 57% |
| % black wins | 32% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2608 | 2529 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 6 | 108 |
Best Win
Alexander Areshchenko
Yuriy Kuzubov
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).
Alexander Areshchenko
Yuriy Kuzubov