Dmitry Jakovenko vs Ernesto Inarkiev
Dmitry Jakovenko (43, GM, RUS) and Ernesto Inarkiev (41, GM, RUS) have met 15 times in classical OTB. They split decisive games at 4–4 with 7 draws — a 47% draw rate. Their last meeting at Superfinal Men Championship 2019 saw Inarkiev prevail. With current classical ratings of 2682 and 2653, the Elo model gives Jakovenko a 46% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2682 vs 2653 (Δ +29)
With Dmitry Jakovenko as white
46% Dmitry26% draw28% Ernesto
With Ernesto Inarkiev as white
34% Dmitry30% draw36% Ernesto
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Dmitry Jakovenko | Ernesto Inarkiev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2682 | 2653 |
| Peak rating | 2760 · Jan 2009 | 2732 · Sep 2016 |
| Peak age | 26 | 31 |
| World rank now | #57 | #62 |
| World rank peak | #5 | #25 |
| Federation rank now | #7 | #4 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,024 | 1,066 |
| Months active | 219 | 219 |
| % white wins | 41% | 46% |
| % black wins | 25% | 34% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2532 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 50 |
Best Win
Dmitry Jakovenko
Ernesto Inarkiev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (22)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Dmitry Jakovenko
Ernesto Inarkiev