Evgenij Kalegin vs Zurab Sturua
Evgenij Kalegin (72, IM, RUS) and Zurab Sturua (67, GM, GEO) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Sturua leads the classical series 2–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2270 and 2484, the Elo model gives Sturua a 65% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2270 vs 2484 (Δ -214)
With Evgenij Kalegin as white
17% Evgenij18% draw65% Zurab
With Zurab Sturua as white
12% Evgenij15% draw73% Zurab
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Evgenij Kalegin | Zurab Sturua | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2270 | 2484 |
| Peak rating | 2510 · Apr 2008 | 2600 · Apr 2001 |
| Peak age | 54 | 42 |
| World rank now | #5,070 | #710 |
| World rank peak | #626 | #95 |
| Federation rank now | #218 | #10 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,143 | 328 |
| Months active | 219 | 217 |
| % white wins | 58% | 56% |
| % black wins | 51% | 41% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2188 | 2432 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 190 | 53 |
Best Win
Evgenij Kalegin
Zurab Sturua
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Evgenij Kalegin
Zurab Sturua