Mikhail Birjuchev vs Alexandr Kalabekov
Mikhail Birjuchev (63, UKR) and Alexandr Kalabekov (40, UKR) have met 8 times in classical OTB. Kalabekov leads the classical series 6–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 1956 and 2035, the Elo model gives Kalabekov a 45% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1956 vs 2035 (Δ -79)
With Mikhail Birjuchev as white
33% Mikhail22% draw45% Alexandr
With Alexandr Kalabekov as white
25% Mikhail18% draw57% Alexandr
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mikhail Birjuchev | Alexandr Kalabekov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1956 | 2035 |
| Peak rating | 2272 · Jan 2009 | 2301 · Mar 2010 |
| Peak age | 46 | 24 |
| World rank now | #42,112 | #27,172 |
| World rank peak | #6,469 | #5,037 |
| Federation rank now | #646 | #580 |
| Games (career, STD) | 162 | 194 |
| Months active | 184 | 183 |
| % white wins | 19% | 43% |
| % black wins | 32% | 38% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Mikhail Birjuchev
Alexandr Kalabekov
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 Birjuchev
Alexandr Kalabekov