Boris Grachev vs Evgeny Romanov
Boris Grachev (40, GM, RUS) and Evgeny Romanov (38, GM, MKD) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Grachev leads with 4 wins to 1, with 5 draws — a 50% draw rate. Their last meeting at 4th stage Russian Championship men_blitz saw Romanov prevail. With current classical ratings of 2586 and 2549, the Elo model gives Grachev a 48% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2586 vs 2549 (Δ +37)
With Boris Grachev as white
48% Boris25% draw27% Evgeny
With Evgeny Romanov as white
35% Boris30% draw35% Evgeny
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Boris Grachev | Evgeny Romanov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2586 | 2549-27 |
| Peak rating | 2705 · Mar 2012 | 2662 · Jun 2013 |
| Peak age | 26 | 25 |
| World rank now | #199 | #317 |
| World rank peak | #35 | #80 |
| Federation rank now | #12 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,106 | 1,817 |
| Months active | 219 | 219 |
| % white wins | 51% | 55% |
| % black wins | 40% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2468 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 33 | 78 |
Best Win
Boris Grachev
Evgeny Romanov
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).
Boris Grachev
Evgeny Romanov