Mikhail Babaev vs Viktor Ryabov
Mikhail Babaev (46, GER) and Viktor Ryabov (72, RUS) have met 8 times in classical OTB. Babaev leads the classical series 5–2 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 1909 and 1664, the Elo model gives Babaev a 78% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1909 vs 1664 (Δ +245)
With Mikhail Babaev as white
78% Mikhail11% draw11% Viktor
With Viktor Ryabov as white
71% Mikhail13% draw17% Viktor
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mikhail Babaev | Viktor Ryabov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1909 | 1664 |
| Peak rating | 2055 · Apr 2013 | 1820 · Aug 2015 |
| Peak age | 33 | 61 |
| World rank now | #41,260 | #111,098 |
| World rank peak | #23,337 | #58,285 |
| Federation rank now | #3,947 | #3,179 |
| Games (career, STD) | 518 | 675 |
| Months active | 195 | 141 |
| % white wins | 53% | 35% |
| % black wins | 49% | 34% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Mikhail Babaev
Viktor Ryabov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Mikhail Babaev
Viktor Ryabov