Fail Gabunov vs Valery Pegov
Fail Gabunov (83, RUS) and Valery Pegov (69, RUS) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Pegov leads the classical series 2–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 1772 and 1713, the Elo model gives Gabunov a 55% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1772 vs 1713 (Δ +59)
With Fail Gabunov as white
55% Fail17% draw28% Valery
With Valery Pegov as white
44% Fail20% draw37% Valery
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Fail Gabunov | Valery Pegov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1772 | 1713 |
| Peak rating | 2015 · Apr 2007 | 1713 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 64 | 67 |
| World rank now | #88,436 | #83,319 |
| World rank peak | #34,537 | #70,504 |
| Federation rank now | #4,617 | #3,311 |
| Games (career, STD) | 221 | 222 |
| Months active | 202 | 182 |
| % white wins | 40% | 52% |
| % black wins | 39% | 30% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Fail Gabunov
Valery Pegov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Fail Gabunov
Valery Pegov