Anatoly Spirin vs Valeriy Horobets
Anatoly Spirin (71, UKR) and Valeriy Horobets (51, UKR) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 9 rapid/blitz games. Spirin leads the classical series 1–0 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 1948 and 1901, the Elo model gives Spirin a 52% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1948 vs 1901 (Δ +47)
With Anatoly Spirin as white
52% Anatoly19% draw29% Valeriy
With Valeriy Horobets as white
40% Anatoly23% draw37% Valeriy
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Anatoly Spirin | Valeriy Horobets | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1948 | 1901 |
| Peak rating | 2067 · Sep 2014 | 2019 · Sep 2014 |
| Peak age | 59 | 39 |
| World rank now | #37,114 | #47,895 |
| World rank peak | #22,862 | #28,961 |
| Federation rank now | #434 | #507 |
| Games (career, STD) | 124 | 129 |
| Months active | 188 | 182 |
| % white wins | 51% | 48% |
| % black wins | 44% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1864 | 1887 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 18 | 59 |
Best Win
Anatoly Spirin
Valeriy Horobets
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (14)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Anatoly Spirin
Valeriy Horobets