Nikolai Gutsko vs Mikhail Soshnikov
Nikolai Gutsko (78, FM, BLR) and Mikhail Soshnikov (39, IM, UKR) have met 13 times in classical OTB. Soshnikov leads with 6 wins to 0, with 7 draws — a 54% draw rate. Their last meeting at Cup of Nations "A" -2017 saw Soshnikov prevail. With current classical ratings of 2317 and 2281, the Elo model gives Gutsko a 48% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2317 vs 2281 (Δ +36)
With Nikolai Gutsko as white
48% Nikolai23% draw28% Mikhail
With Mikhail Soshnikov as white
36% Nikolai28% draw36% Mikhail
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikolai Gutsko | Mikhail Soshnikov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2317 | 2281 |
| Peak rating | 2342 · Jan 2018 | 2441 · Apr 2008 |
| Peak age | 70 | 21 |
| World rank now | #4,324 | #5,770 |
| World rank peak | #3,642 | #1,358 |
| Federation rank now | #19 | #201 |
| Games (career, STD) | 533 | 609 |
| Months active | 200 | 213 |
| % white wins | 32% | 45% |
| % black wins | 34% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Nikolai Gutsko
Mikhail Soshnikov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (13)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nikolai Gutsko
Mikhail Soshnikov