Denis Palin vs Dmitriy Biryukov
Denis Palin (35, RUS) and Dmitriy Biryukov (41, FM, RUS) have met 13 times in classical OTB. Biryukov leads with 7 wins to 0, with 6 draws — a 46% draw rate. Their last meeting at Saratov Region Championship 2026 Blitz saw Biryukov prevail. With current classical ratings of 2083 and 2084, the Elo model gives Biryukov a 34% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2083 vs 2084 (Δ -1)
With Denis Palin as white
43% Denis23% draw34% Dmitriy
With Dmitriy Biryukov as white
33% Denis23% draw44% Dmitriy
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Denis Palin | Dmitriy Biryukov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2083 | 2084+1 |
| Peak rating | 2196 · Jul 2019 | 2384 · Jul 2010 |
| Peak age | 28 | 25 |
| World rank now | #17,061 | #16,924 |
| World rank peak | #9,904 | #2,526 |
| Federation rank now | #573 | #574 |
| Games (career, STD) | 785 | 651 |
| Months active | 188 | 205 |
| % white wins | 45% | 63% |
| % black wins | 42% | 59% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1979 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 22 | 94 |
Best Win
Denis Palin
Dmitriy Biryukov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (44)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Denis Palin
Dmitriy Biryukov