Nikolai Kushch vs Aleksej Lugovskoj
Nikolai Kushch (64, IM, UKR) and Aleksej Lugovskoj (41, FM, UKR) have met 1 time in classical OTB plus 43 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 2334 and 2269, the Elo model gives Kushch a 53% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2334 vs 2269 (Δ +65)
With Nikolai Kushch as white
53% Nikolai22% draw25% Aleksej
With Aleksej Lugovskoj as white
41% Nikolai26% draw33% Aleksej
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikolai Kushch | Aleksej Lugovskoj | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2334 | 2269 |
| Peak rating | 2421 · Oct 2002 | 2332 · Sep 2018 |
| Peak age | 40 | 33 |
| World rank now | #3,447 | #5,445 |
| World rank peak | #1,507 | #3,840 |
| Federation rank now | #122 | #172 |
| Games (career, STD) | 64 | 140 |
| Months active | 219 | 171 |
| % white wins | 53% | 62% |
| % black wins | 55% | 57% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 100 |
Best Win
Nikolai Kushch
Aleksej Lugovskoj
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (44)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nikolai Kushch
Aleksej Lugovskoj