Evgeny Postny vs Avigdor Bykhovsky
Evgeny Postny (45, GM, ISR) and Avigdor Bykhovsky (71, GM, ISR) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 22 rapid/blitz games. Postny leads the classical series 3–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2528 and 2315, the Elo model gives Postny a 73% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2528 vs 2315 (Δ +213)
With Evgeny Postny as white
73% Evgeny16% draw11% Avigdor
With Avigdor Bykhovsky as white
64% Evgeny19% draw17% Avigdor
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Evgeny Postny | Avigdor Bykhovsky | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2528 | 2315 |
| Peak rating | 2674 · Oct 2008 | 2481 · Oct 2002 |
| Peak age | 27 | 47 |
| World rank now | #421 | #3,631 |
| World rank peak | #48 | #721 |
| Federation rank now | #9 | #95 |
| Games (career, STD) | 2,181 | 475 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 60% | 52% |
| % black wins | 48% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2498 | 2132 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 290 | 121 |
Best Win
Evgeny Postny
Avigdor Bykhovsky
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (27)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Evgeny Postny
Avigdor Bykhovsky