Fail Gabunov vs Nikita Breskanu
Fail Gabunov (83, RUS) and Nikita Breskanu (22, RUS) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Breskanu leads the classical series 3–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 1772 and 2180, the Elo model gives Breskanu a 85% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1772 vs 2180 (Δ -408)
With Fail Gabunov as white
6% Fail9% draw85% Nikita
With Nikita Breskanu as white
3% Fail8% draw89% Nikita
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Fail Gabunov | Nikita Breskanu | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1772 | 2180 |
| Peak rating | 2015 · Apr 2007 | 2180 · Apr 2020 |
| Peak age | 64 | 16 |
| World rank now | #88,436 | #9,198 |
| World rank peak | #34,537 | #9,198 |
| Federation rank now | #4,617 | #483 |
| Games (career, STD) | 221 | 457 |
| Months active | 202 | 166 |
| % white wins | 40% | 55% |
| % black wins | 39% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Fail Gabunov
Nikita Breskanu
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Fail Gabunov
Nikita Breskanu