Arkadi Eremeevich Vul vs Yury Stepurko
Arkadi Eremeevich Vul (73, GM, RUS) and Yury Stepurko (84, RUS) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 16 rapid/blitz games. Vul leads the classical series 4–1 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2109 and 1997, the Elo model gives Vul a 61% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2109 vs 1997 (Δ +112)
With Arkadi Eremeevich Vul as white
61% Arkadi17% draw21% Yury
With Yury Stepurko as white
51% Arkadi20% draw29% Yury
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Arkadi Eremeevich Vul | Yury Stepurko | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2109 | 1997 |
| Peak rating | 2510 · Oct 2003 | 2317 · Jan 2011 |
| Peak age | 50 | 69 |
| World rank now | #14,563 | #29,720 |
| World rank peak | #526 | #4,380 |
| Federation rank now | #496 | #1,742 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,448 | 607 |
| Months active | 217 | 218 |
| % white wins | 53% | 56% |
| % black wins | 43% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2029 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 654 | 0 |
Best Win
Arkadi Eremeevich Vul
Yury Stepurko
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (25)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Arkadi Eremeevich Vul
Yury Stepurko