Jurij Tihonov vs Alexej Cherepov
Jurij Tihonov (48, GM, BLR) and Alexej Cherepov (44, CM, BLR) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. Tihonov leads the classical series 5–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2350 and 2008, the Elo model gives Tihonov a 85% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2350 vs 2008 (Δ +342)
With Jurij Tihonov as white
85% Jurij10% draw5% Alexej
With Alexej Cherepov as white
79% Jurij12% draw8% Alexej
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Jurij Tihonov | Alexej Cherepov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2350 | 2008-1 |
| Peak rating | 2542 · Jul 2007 | 2289 · Oct 2004 |
| Peak age | 29 | 22 |
| World rank now | #2,732 | #26,261 |
| World rank peak | #407 | #6,383 |
| Federation rank now | #11 | #37 |
| Games (career, STD) | 642 | 710 |
| Months active | 218 | 204 |
| % white wins | 53% | 52% |
| % black wins | 46% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1876 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 137 |
Best Win
Jurij Tihonov
Alexej Cherepov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Jurij Tihonov
Alexej Cherepov