Ilja Biriukov vs Larisa Kotova
Ilja Biriukov (55, IM, RUS) and Larisa Kotova (39, RUS) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Biriukov leads the classical series 4–2 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2309 and 1905, the Elo model gives Biriukov a 88% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2309 vs 1905 (Δ +404)
With Ilja Biriukov as white
88% Ilja9% draw3% Larisa
With Larisa Kotova as white
84% Ilja10% draw6% Larisa
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ilja Biriukov | Larisa Kotova | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2309 | 1905 |
| Peak rating | 2427 · Dec 2015 | 2249 · Jan 2011 |
| Peak age | 44 | 24 |
| World rank now | #3,749 | #52,200 |
| World rank peak | #1,619 | #7,563 |
| Federation rank now | #163 | #2,874 |
| Games (career, STD) | 334 | 164 |
| Months active | 218 | 196 |
| % white wins | 50% | 23% |
| % black wins | 47% | 25% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Ilja Biriukov
Larisa Kotova
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).
Ilja Biriukov
Larisa Kotova