Leonid Starozhilov vs Oleg Budnikov
Leonid Starozhilov (32, FM, UKR) and Oleg Budnikov (47, UKR) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 25 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 2242 and 2315, the Elo model gives Budnikov a 43% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2242 vs 2315 (Δ -73)
With Leonid Starozhilov as white
32% Leonid25% draw43% Oleg
With Oleg Budnikov as white
24% Leonid21% draw55% Oleg
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Leonid Starozhilov | Oleg Budnikov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2242 | 2315 |
| Peak rating | 2345 · Aug 2016 | 2442 · Nov 2010 |
| Peak age | 22 | 31 |
| World rank now | #6,148 | #3,630 |
| World rank peak | #3,499 | #1,297 |
| Federation rank now | #147 | #106 |
| Games (career, STD) | 417 | 776 |
| Months active | 189 | 219 |
| % white wins | 58% | 66% |
| % black wins | 54% | 62% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2193 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 396 | 73 |
Best Win
Leonid Starozhilov
Oleg Budnikov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (32)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Leonid Starozhilov
Oleg Budnikov