Dmitry Labunskiy vs Viktor Melnikov
Dmitry Labunskiy (64, IM, RUS) and Viktor Melnikov (89, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 9 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 26 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2437 and 1856, the Elo model gives Labunskiy a 94% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2437 vs 1856 (Δ +581)
With Dmitry Labunskiy as white
94% Dmitry6% draw0% Viktor
With Viktor Melnikov as white
93% Dmitry7% draw1% Viktor
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Dmitry Labunskiy | Viktor Melnikov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2437 | 1856 |
| Peak rating | 2440 · Jan 2002 | 2306 · Jan 2001 |
| Peak age | 40 | 64 |
| World rank now | #1,493 | #57,758 |
| World rank peak | #1,147 | #5,075 |
| Federation rank now | #186 | #1,505 |
| Games (career, STD) | 9 | 138 |
| Months active | 218 | 218 |
| % white wins | 70% | 41% |
| % black wins | 59% | 34% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 64 | 0 |
Best Win
Dmitry Labunskiy
Viktor Melnikov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Dmitry Labunskiy
Viktor Melnikov