Igor Liutsko vs Vitaly Meribanov
Igor Liutsko (64, GM, BLR) and Vitaly Meribanov (32, IM, BLR) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 7 rapid/blitz games. Meribanov leads the classical series 4–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2249 and 2406, the Elo model gives Meribanov a 56% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2249 vs 2406 (Δ -157)
With Igor Liutsko as white
23% Igor21% draw56% Vitaly
With Vitaly Meribanov as white
16% Igor17% draw66% Vitaly
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Igor Liutsko | Vitaly Meribanov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2249 | 2406 |
| Peak rating | 2527 · Jan 2005 | 2442 · Mar 2013 |
| Peak age | 43 | 19 |
| World rank now | #5,711 | #1,822 |
| World rank peak | #428 | #1,346 |
| Federation rank now | #17 | #11 |
| Games (career, STD) | 674 | 749 |
| Months active | 218 | 201 |
| % white wins | 58% | 53% |
| % black wins | 51% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Igor Liutsko
Vitaly Meribanov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (14)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Igor Liutsko
Vitaly Meribanov