Michael Lee vs Vladimir Belous
Michael Lee (33, IM, USA) and Vladimir Belous (33, GM, RUS) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Belous leads the classical series 5–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2321 and 2484, the Elo model gives Belous a 57% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2321 vs 2484 (Δ -163)
With Michael Lee as white
22% Michael21% draw57% Vladimir
With Vladimir Belous as white
15% Michael18% draw67% Vladimir
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Michael Lee | Vladimir Belous | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2321 | 2484 |
| Peak rating | 2435 · Dec 2016 | 2587 · May 2017 |
| Peak age | 23 | 24 |
| World rank now | #3,460 | #710 |
| World rank peak | #1,501 | #267 |
| Federation rank now | #154 | #43 |
| Games (career, STD) | 564 | 1,465 |
| Months active | 197 | 207 |
| % white wins | 49% | 61% |
| % black wins | 30% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2308 | 2415 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 18 | 88 |
Best Win
Michael Lee
Vladimir Belous
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Michael Lee
Vladimir Belous