Mikhail Birjuchev vs Alexandr Timoshenko
Mikhail Birjuchev (63, UKR) and Alexandr Timoshenko (48, UKR) have met 7 times in classical OTB. Timoshenko leads the classical series 4–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 1956 and 1967, the Elo model gives Timoshenko a 35% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1956 vs 1967 (Δ -11)
With Mikhail Birjuchev as white
42% Mikhail22% draw35% Alexandr
With Alexandr Timoshenko as white
33% Mikhail21% draw46% Alexandr
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mikhail Birjuchev | Alexandr Timoshenko | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1956 | 1967 |
| Peak rating | 2272 · Jan 2009 | 2304 · Apr 2009 |
| Peak age | 46 | 31 |
| World rank now | #42,112 | #39,385 |
| World rank peak | #6,469 | #4,851 |
| Federation rank now | #646 | #619 |
| Games (career, STD) | 162 | 152 |
| Months active | 185 | 185 |
| % white wins | 19% | 36% |
| % black wins | 32% | 34% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Mikhail Birjuchev
Alexandr Timoshenko
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
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 Timoshenko