Ilja Biriukov vs Aleksey Gusev
Ilja Biriukov (55, IM, RUS) and Aleksey Gusev (64, IM, RUS) have met 12 times in classical OTB. Biriukov leads with 3 wins to 1, with 8 draws — a 67% draw rate. Their last meeting at Tula_Day of Chess saw Biriukov prevail. With current classical ratings of 2309 and 2368, the Elo model gives Gusev a 40% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2309 vs 2368 (Δ -59)
With Ilja Biriukov as white
33% Ilja27% draw40% Aleksey
With Aleksey Gusev as white
26% Ilja22% draw52% Aleksey
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ilja Biriukov | Aleksey Gusev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2309 | 2368 |
| Peak rating | 2427 · Dec 2015 | 2433 · Mar 2014 |
| Peak age | 44 | 52 |
| World rank now | #3,749 | #2,938 |
| World rank peak | #1,619 | #1,497 |
| Federation rank now | #163 | #214 |
| Games (career, STD) | 334 | 590 |
| Months active | 218 | 218 |
| % white wins | 50% | 39% |
| % black wins | 47% | 40% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 20 |
Best Win
Ilja Biriukov
Aleksey Gusev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (13)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ilja Biriukov
Aleksey Gusev