Ivan Klimov vs Aleksandr Bezukhov
Ivan Klimov (30, RUS) and Aleksandr Bezukhov (22, RUS) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Klimov leads the classical series 3–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2106 and 1978, the Elo model gives Klimov a 64% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2106 vs 1978 (Δ +128)
With Ivan Klimov as white
64% Ivan16% draw20% Aleksandr
With Aleksandr Bezukhov as white
53% Ivan20% draw27% Aleksandr
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ivan Klimov | Aleksandr Bezukhov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2106 | 1978 |
| Peak rating | 2118 · Mar 2018 | 1978 · Aug 2024 |
| Peak age | 22 | 20 |
| World rank now | #17,104 | #30,055 |
| World rank peak | #16,764 | #28,659 |
| Federation rank now | #1,167 | #862 |
| Games (career, STD) | 220 | 221 |
| Months active | 173 | 139 |
| % white wins | 48% | 54% |
| % black wins | 59% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Ivan Klimov
Aleksandr Bezukhov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ivan Klimov
Aleksandr Bezukhov