Nikolai Gutsko vs Stanislav Blednov
Nikolai Gutsko (78, FM, BLR) and Stanislav Blednov (40, IM, UKR) have met 19 times in classical OTB. Blednov leads with 7 wins to 3, with 9 draws — a 47% draw rate. Their last meeting at Krasnograd Christmas 2018 drew. With current classical ratings of 2317 and 2465, the Elo model gives Blednov a 55% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2317 vs 2465 (Δ -148)
With Nikolai Gutsko as white
23% Nikolai22% draw55% Stanislav
With Stanislav Blednov as white
17% Nikolai18% draw65% Stanislav
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikolai Gutsko | Stanislav Blednov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2317 | 2465 |
| Peak rating | 2342 · Jan 2018 | 2501 · Oct 2017 |
| Peak age | 70 | 31 |
| World rank now | #4,324 | #1,085 |
| World rank peak | #3,642 | #767 |
| Federation rank now | #19 | #49 |
| Games (career, STD) | 533 | 790 |
| Months active | 200 | 211 |
| % white wins | 32% | 56% |
| % black wins | 34% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Nikolai Gutsko
Stanislav Blednov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (19)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nikolai Gutsko
Stanislav Blednov