Nikolai Pushkov vs Vladimir Kiriushin
Nikolai Pushkov (80, GM, RUS) and Vladimir Kiriushin (82, RUS) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. Pushkov leads the classical series 6–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2081 and 1969, the Elo model gives Pushkov a 61% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2081 vs 1969 (Δ +112)
With Nikolai Pushkov as white
61% Nikolai17% draw22% Vladimir
With Vladimir Kiriushin as white
51% Nikolai20% draw29% Vladimir
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikolai Pushkov | Vladimir Kiriushin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2081 | 1969 |
| Peak rating | 2561 · Apr 2001 | 2225 · Jul 2001 |
| Peak age | 55 | 57 |
| World rank now | #17,247 | #29,719 |
| World rank peak | #205 | #9,317 |
| Federation rank now | #581 | #1,047 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,318 | 429 |
| Months active | 220 | 218 |
| % white wins | 52% | 51% |
| % black wins | 46% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1796 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 28 | 0 |
Best Win
Nikolai Pushkov
Vladimir Kiriushin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nikolai Pushkov
Vladimir Kiriushin