Alexander Zubov vs Vitaly Sivuk
Alexander Zubov (43, GM, UKR) and Vitaly Sivuk (34, GM, SWE) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 2598 and 2517, the Elo model gives Zubov a 55% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2598 vs 2517 (Δ +81)
With Alexander Zubov as white
55% Alexander22% draw23% Vitaly
With Vitaly Sivuk as white
43% Alexander27% draw30% Vitaly
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexander Zubov | Vitaly Sivuk | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2598 | 2517 |
| Peak rating | 2630 · Sep 2015 | 2600 · Oct 2022 |
| Peak age | 32 | 30 |
| World rank now | #215 | #478 |
| World rank peak | #141 | #214 |
| Federation rank now | #15 | #3 |
| Games (career, STD) | 793 | 2,689 |
| Months active | 219 | 204 |
| % white wins | 60% | 60% |
| % black wins | 49% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2595 | 2483 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 8 | 325 |
Best Win
Alexander Zubov
Vitaly Sivuk
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alexander Zubov
Vitaly Sivuk