Ilja Biriukov vs Alexander M Stepanov
Ilja Biriukov (55, IM, RUS) and Alexander M Stepanov (75, RUS) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Biriukov leads the classical series 7–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2309 and 1960, the Elo model gives Biriukov a 85% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2309 vs 1960 (Δ +349)
With Ilja Biriukov as white
85% Ilja10% draw5% Alexander
With Alexander M Stepanov as white
80% Ilja12% draw8% Alexander
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ilja Biriukov | Alexander M Stepanov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2309 | 1960 |
| Peak rating | 2427 · Dec 2015 | 2424 · Jul 2001 |
| Peak age | 44 | 50 |
| World rank now | #3,749 | #32,264 |
| World rank peak | #1,619 | #1,411 |
| Federation rank now | #163 | #1,020 |
| Games (career, STD) | 334 | 279 |
| Months active | 218 | 218 |
| % white wins | 50% | 16% |
| % black wins | 47% | 22% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Ilja Biriukov
Alexander M Stepanov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ilja Biriukov
Alexander M Stepanov