Mikhail Spitsyn vs Alimjan Yulchiev
Mikhail Spitsyn (75, RUS) and Alimjan Yulchiev (71, RUS) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Spitsyn leads the classical series 5–2 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 1724 and 1752, the Elo model gives Yulchiev a 39% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1724 vs 1752 (Δ -28)
With Mikhail Spitsyn as white
41% Mikhail21% draw39% Alimjan
With Alimjan Yulchiev as white
32% Mikhail18% draw50% Alimjan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mikhail Spitsyn | Alimjan Yulchiev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1724 | 1752 |
| Peak rating | 1899 · Jan 2009 | 1775 · Jun 2016 |
| Peak age | 58 | 61 |
| World rank now | #94,013 | #75,296 |
| World rank peak | #40,307 | #62,708 |
| Federation rank now | #4,370 | #2,936 |
| Games (career, STD) | 346 | 364 |
| Months active | 197 | 180 |
| % white wins | 32% | 28% |
| % black wins | 25% | 27% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 20 |
Best Win
Mikhail Spitsyn
Alimjan Yulchiev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Mikhail Spitsyn
Alimjan Yulchiev