Nikolai Gutsko vs Sergei Maxutov
Nikolai Gutsko (78, FM, BLR) and Sergei Maxutov (63, FM, UKR) have met 5 times in classical OTB. With current classical ratings of 2317 and 2131, the Elo model gives Gutsko a 70% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2317 vs 2131 (Δ +186)
With Nikolai Gutsko as white
70% Nikolai15% draw14% Sergei
With Sergei Maxutov as white
61% Nikolai18% draw20% Sergei
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikolai Gutsko | Sergei Maxutov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2317 | 2131 |
| Peak rating | 2342 · Jan 2018 | 2304 · Apr 2008 |
| Peak age | 70 | 45 |
| World rank now | #4,324 | #16,044 |
| World rank peak | #3,642 | #4,869 |
| Federation rank now | #19 | #357 |
| Games (career, STD) | 533 | 192 |
| Months active | 200 | 190 |
| % white wins | 32% | 40% |
| % black wins | 34% | 32% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Nikolai Gutsko
Sergei Maxutov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nikolai Gutsko
Sergei Maxutov