Irina Krush vs Sergei Azarov
Irina Krush (43, GM, USA) and Sergei Azarov (43, GM, FID) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 5 rapid/blitz games. Azarov leads the classical series 4–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2401 and 2557, the Elo model gives Azarov a 56% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2401 vs 2557 (Δ -156)
With Irina Krush as white
22% Irina22% draw56% Sergei
With Sergei Azarov as white
16% Irina19% draw66% Sergei
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Irina Krush | Sergei Azarov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2401 | 2557 |
| Peak rating | 2502 · Oct 2013 | 2667 · Nov 2011 |
| Peak age | 30 | 28 |
| World rank now | #1,665 | #277 |
| World rank peak | #767 | #77 |
| Federation rank now | #89 | #11 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,193 | 1,209 |
| Months active | 219 | 218 |
| % white wins | 50% | 54% |
| % black wins | 39% | 39% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2401 | 2441 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 94 | 29 |
Best Win
Irina Krush
Sergei Azarov
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).
Irina Krush
Sergei Azarov