Ilmars Starostits vs Tomas Laurusas
Ilmars Starostits (47, GM, LAT) and Tomas Laurusas (30, GM, LTU) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 15 rapid/blitz games. Laurusas leads the classical series 3–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2337 and 2523, the Elo model gives Laurusas a 60% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2337 vs 2523 (Δ -186)
With Ilmars Starostits as white
19% Ilmars20% draw60% Tomas
With Tomas Laurusas as white
13% Ilmars17% draw70% Tomas
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ilmars Starostits | Tomas Laurusas | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2337 | 2523-9 |
| Peak rating | 2511 · Oct 2007 | 2590 · Jan 2024 |
| Peak age | 28 | 28 |
| World rank now | #3,016 | #445 |
| World rank peak | #620 | #201 |
| Federation rank now | #9 | #4 |
| Games (career, STD) | 2,358 | 1,581 |
| Months active | 218 | 200 |
| % white wins | 57% | 71% |
| % black wins | 52% | 62% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2311 | 2477 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 137 | 256 |
Best Win
Ilmars Starostits
Tomas Laurusas
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (20)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ilmars Starostits
Tomas Laurusas