Alexander Gutenev vs Sergey Drygalov
Alexander Gutenev (36, IM, FID) and Sergey Drygalov (27, GM, RUS) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 26 rapid/blitz games. Drygalov leads the classical series 3–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2455 and 2530, the Elo model gives Drygalov a 42% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2455 vs 2530 (Δ -75)
With Alexander Gutenev as white
31% Alexander27% draw42% Sergey
With Sergey Drygalov as white
23% Alexander23% draw54% Sergey
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexander Gutenev | Sergey Drygalov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2455 | 2530 |
| Peak rating | 2491 · Sep 2019 | 2571 · Dec 2025 |
| Peak age | 29 | 26 |
| World rank now | #1,039 | #408 |
| World rank peak | #883 | #237 |
| Federation rank now | #27 | #23 |
| Games (career, STD) | 530 | 653 |
| Months active | 205 | 177 |
| % white wins | 63% | 58% |
| % black wins | 57% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2443 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 92 | 153 |
Best Win
Alexander Gutenev
Sergey Drygalov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (30)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alexander Gutenev
Sergey Drygalov