Nikolai Kushch vs Sergei Ljukin
Nikolai Kushch (64, IM, UKR) and Sergei Ljukin (58, FM, UKR) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 31 rapid/blitz games. Kushch leads the classical series 1–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2334 and 2362, the Elo model gives Ljukin a 35% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2334 vs 2362 (Δ -28)
With Nikolai Kushch as white
37% Nikolai28% draw35% Sergei
With Sergei Ljukin as white
29% Nikolai24% draw47% Sergei
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikolai Kushch | Sergei Ljukin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2334 | 2362 |
| Peak rating | 2421 · Oct 2002 | 2402 · Jan 2001 |
| Peak age | 40 | 33 |
| World rank now | #3,447 | #2,742 |
| World rank peak | #1,507 | #1,886 |
| Federation rank now | #122 | #103 |
| Games (career, STD) | 64 | 102 |
| Months active | 219 | 219 |
| % white wins | 53% | 70% |
| % black wins | 55% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Nikolai Kushch
Sergei Ljukin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (34)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nikolai Kushch
Sergei Ljukin