Denis Brushkivskiy vs Artem Postnikov
Denis Brushkivskiy (26, RUS) and Artem Postnikov (26, FM, RUS) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Postnikov leads with 6 wins to 2, with 2 draws — a 20% draw rate. Their last meeting at Sutormin Chess Center Champ. Rapid saw Postnikov prevail. With current classical ratings of 1933 and 2292, the Elo model gives Postnikov a 81% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1933 vs 2292 (Δ -359)
With Denis Brushkivskiy as white
8% Denis11% draw81% Artem
With Artem Postnikov as white
5% Denis10% draw86% Artem
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Denis Brushkivskiy | Artem Postnikov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1933 | 2292+24 |
| Peak rating | 2104 · Sep 2016 | 2334 · Jan 2026 |
| Peak age | 16 | 26 |
| World rank now | #38,014 | #4,350 |
| World rank peak | #18,602 | #3,090 |
| Federation rank now | #1,146 | #187 |
| Games (career, STD) | 240 | 549 |
| Months active | 160 | 147 |
| % white wins | 47% | 55% |
| % black wins | 42% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2291 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 254 |
Best Win
Denis Brushkivskiy
Artem Postnikov
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).
Denis Brushkivskiy
Artem Postnikov