Nikolai Kushch vs Vladimir Slobodeniuk
Nikolai Kushch (64, IM, UKR) and Vladimir Slobodeniuk (29, UKR) have never met in classical OTB, but played 48 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 39 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2334 and 1952, the Elo model gives Kushch a 87% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2334 vs 1952 (Δ +382)
With Nikolai Kushch as white
87% Nikolai9% draw4% Vladimir
With Vladimir Slobodeniuk as white
83% Nikolai11% draw7% Vladimir
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikolai Kushch | Vladimir Slobodeniuk | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2334 | 1952 |
| Peak rating | 2421 · Oct 2002 | 2072 · Sep 2011 |
| Peak age | 40 | 14 |
| World rank now | #3,447 | #37,611 |
| World rank peak | #1,507 | #23,539 |
| Federation rank now | #122 | #535 |
| Games (career, STD) | 64 | 88 |
| Months active | 219 | 173 |
| % white wins | 53% | 57% |
| % black wins | 55% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 88 |
Best Win
Nikolai Kushch
Vladimir Slobodeniuk
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (48)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nikolai Kushch
Vladimir Slobodeniuk