Maksim Tsaruk vs Denis Lazavik
Maksim Tsaruk (21, GM, FID) and Denis Lazavik (20, GM, BLR) have met 15 times in classical OTB. Lazavik leads with 5 wins to 1, with 9 draws — a 60% draw rate. Their last meeting at Slavic Defense (28.03.2026) saw Lazavik prevail. With current classical ratings of 2483 and 2621, the Elo model gives Lazavik a 53% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2483 vs 2621 (Δ -138)
With Maksim Tsaruk as white
24% Maksim23% draw53% Denis
With Denis Lazavik as white
17% Maksim19% draw63% Denis
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Maksim Tsaruk | Denis Lazavik | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2483 | 2621+16 |
| Peak rating | 2515 · Oct 2025 | 2621 · May 2026 |
| Peak age | 20 | 20 |
| World rank now | #716 | #113 |
| World rank peak | #488 | #113 |
| Federation rank now | #25 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 832 | 555 |
| Months active | 149 | 130 |
| % white wins | 57% | 54% |
| % black wins | 52% | 39% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2485 | 2635 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 191 | 114 |
Best Win
Maksim Tsaruk
Denis Lazavik
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (28)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Maksim Tsaruk
Denis Lazavik