Jurij Tihonov vs Igor Liutsko
Jurij Tihonov (48, GM, BLR) and Igor Liutsko (64, GM, BLR) have met 11 times in classical OTB. They split decisive games at 2–2 with 7 draws — a 64% draw rate. Their last meeting at Memorial Sokolski 2016 saw Tihonov prevail. With current classical ratings of 2350 and 2249, the Elo model gives Tihonov a 59% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2350 vs 2249 (Δ +101)
With Jurij Tihonov as white
59% Jurij20% draw21% Igor
With Igor Liutsko as white
48% Jurij24% draw29% Igor
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Jurij Tihonov | Igor Liutsko | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2350 | 2249 |
| Peak rating | 2542 · Jul 2007 | 2527 · Jan 2005 |
| Peak age | 29 | 43 |
| World rank now | #2,732 | #5,711 |
| World rank peak | #407 | #428 |
| Federation rank now | #11 | #17 |
| Games (career, STD) | 642 | 674 |
| Months active | 218 | 218 |
| % white wins | 53% | 58% |
| % black wins | 46% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Jurij Tihonov
Igor Liutsko
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (13)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Jurij Tihonov
Igor Liutsko