Maksim Schekachikhin vs Sergei Lobanov
Maksim Schekachikhin (28, IM, FID) and Sergei Lobanov (25, GM, FID) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. Schekachikhin leads the classical series 3–2 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2360 and 2515, the Elo model gives Lobanov a 56% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2360 vs 2515 (Δ -155)
With Maksim Schekachikhin as white
22% Maksim22% draw56% Sergei
With Sergei Lobanov as white
16% Maksim18% draw66% Sergei
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Maksim Schekachikhin | Sergei Lobanov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2360-11 | 2515 |
| Peak rating | 2450 · Nov 2021 | 2548 · Jun 2025 |
| Peak age | 23 | 24 |
| World rank now | #2,466 | #493 |
| World rank peak | #1,239 | #343 |
| Federation rank now | #68 | #20 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,392 | 1,178 |
| Months active | 173 | 178 |
| % white wins | 47% | 52% |
| % black wins | 41% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2332 | 2475 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 167 | 114 |
Best Win
Maksim Schekachikhin
Sergei Lobanov
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).
Maksim Schekachikhin
Sergei Lobanov