Li Min Peng vs Vitaly Sivuk
Li Min Peng (29, GM, SUI) and Vitaly Sivuk (34, GM, SWE) have met 22 times in classical OTB. Sivuk leads with 4 wins to 0, with 18 draws — a 82% draw rate. Their last meeting at Elitzur Winter 2022 GM A drew. With current classical ratings of 2535 and 2517, the Elo model gives Peng a 44% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2535 vs 2517 (Δ +18)
With Li Min Peng as white
44% Li26% draw29% Vitaly
With Vitaly Sivuk as white
33% Li29% draw38% Vitaly
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Li Min Peng | Vitaly Sivuk | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2535 | 2517 |
| Peak rating | 2575 · Jan 2024 | 2600 · Oct 2022 |
| Peak age | 27 | 30 |
| World rank now | #389 | #478 |
| World rank peak | #274 | #214 |
| Federation rank now | #3 | #3 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,652 | 2,687 |
| Months active | 188 | 204 |
| % white wins | 55% | 60% |
| % black wins | 50% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2490 | 2483 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 241 | 324 |
Best Win
Li Min Peng
Vitaly Sivuk
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (48)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Li Min Peng
Vitaly Sivuk