Alexey Kostin vs Sergey Shtyka
Alexey Kostin (49, IM, RUS) and Sergey Shtyka (52, FM, RUS) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 16 rapid/blitz games. Shtyka leads the classical series 2–1 (5 draws). With current classical ratings of 2148 and 2154, the Elo model gives Shtyka a 34% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2148 vs 2154 (Δ -6)
With Alexey Kostin as white
42% Alexey24% draw34% Sergey
With Sergey Shtyka as white
32% Alexey23% draw44% Sergey
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexey Kostin | Sergey Shtyka | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2148 | 2154 |
| Peak rating | 2434 · Jul 2007 | 2378 · Oct 2001 |
| Peak age | 30 | 27 |
| World rank now | #11,372 | #11,390 |
| World rank peak | #1,539 | #2,520 |
| Federation rank now | #404 | #595 |
| Games (career, STD) | 884 | 207 |
| Months active | 220 | 220 |
| % white wins | 54% | 56% |
| % black wins | 47% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1750 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 90 | 42 |
Best Win
Alexey Kostin
Sergey Shtyka
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (24)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alexey Kostin
Sergey Shtyka