Matvei Savelev vs Damir Bulgak
Matvei Savelev (15, BLR) and Damir Bulgak (13, CM, FID) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 11 rapid/blitz games. Savelev leads the classical series 4–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2144 and 2205, the Elo model gives Bulgak a 41% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2144 vs 2205 (Δ -61)
With Matvei Savelev as white
34% Matvei25% draw41% Damir
With Damir Bulgak as white
26% Matvei21% draw53% Damir
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Matvei Savelev | Damir Bulgak | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2144 | 2205 |
| Peak rating | 2202 · Mar 2026 | 2256 · Nov 2025 |
| Peak age | 15 | 12 |
| World rank now | #11,681 | #7,882 |
| World rank peak | #8,073 | #5,504 |
| Federation rank now | #24 | #130 |
| Games (career, STD) | 340 | 322 |
| Months active | 62 | 52 |
| % white wins | 59% | 62% |
| % black wins | 50% | 57% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2092 | 2162 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 270 | 222 |
Best Win
Matvei Savelev
Damir Bulgak
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (18)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Matvei Savelev
Damir Bulgak