Alexey Chos vs Mikhail Birjuchev
Alexey Chos (41, IM, RUS) and Mikhail Birjuchev (63, UKR) have met 9 times in classical OTB. Chos leads the classical series 7–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2296 and 1956, the Elo model gives Chos a 85% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2296 vs 1956 (Δ +340)
With Alexey Chos as white
85% Alexey10% draw5% Mikhail
With Mikhail Birjuchev as white
79% Alexey12% draw9% Mikhail
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexey Chos | Mikhail Birjuchev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2296 | 1956 |
| Peak rating | 2419 · Jan 2008 | 2272 · Jan 2009 |
| Peak age | 23 | 46 |
| World rank now | #4,142 | #42,112 |
| World rank peak | #1,841 | #6,469 |
| Federation rank now | #180 | #646 |
| Games (career, STD) | 690 | 162 |
| Months active | 202 | 185 |
| % white wins | 53% | 19% |
| % black wins | 50% | 32% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 13 | 0 |
Best Win
Alexey Chos
Mikhail Birjuchev
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).
Alexey Chos
Mikhail Birjuchev