Alexander Gorbatenko vs Alexey Zhernovoi
Alexander Gorbatenko (65, RUS) and Alexey Zhernovoi (41, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 21 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 91 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1998 and 2050, the Elo model gives Zhernovoi a 41% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1998 vs 2050 (Δ -52)
With Alexander Gorbatenko as white
36% Alexander23% draw41% Alexey
With Alexey Zhernovoi as white
28% Alexander20% draw52% Alexey
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexander Gorbatenko | Alexey Zhernovoi | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1998 | 2050 |
| Peak rating | 2219 · Oct 2003 | 2094 · Nov 2013 |
| Peak age | 42 | 28 |
| World rank now | #27,554 | #28,225 |
| World rank peak | #11,545 | #19,783 |
| Federation rank now | #1,465 | #1,219 |
| Games (career, STD) | 224 | 27 |
| Months active | 218 | 152 |
| % white wins | 50% | 60% |
| % black wins | 43% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 49 | 244 |
Best Win
Alexander Gorbatenko
Alexey Zhernovoi
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (21)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alexander Gorbatenko
Alexey Zhernovoi