Nitzan Steinberg vs Andrei Gurbanov
Nitzan Steinberg (28, GM, ISR) and Andrei Gurbanov (40, IM, ISR) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 8 rapid/blitz games. Steinberg leads the classical series 2–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2556 and 2221, the Elo model gives Steinberg a 84% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2556 vs 2221 (Δ +335)
With Nitzan Steinberg as white
84% Nitzan11% draw5% Andrei
With Andrei Gurbanov as white
78% Nitzan14% draw8% Andrei
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nitzan Steinberg | Andrei Gurbanov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2556 | 2221+16 |
| Peak rating | 2565 · Nov 2024 | 2388 · Jul 2015 |
| Peak age | 26 | 29 |
| World rank now | #282 | #7,089 |
| World rank peak | #266 | #2,427 |
| Federation rank now | #6 | #156 |
| Games (career, STD) | 705 | 627 |
| Months active | 188 | 207 |
| % white wins | 52% | 57% |
| % black wins | 42% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2574 | 2162 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 58 | 111 |
Best Win
Nitzan Steinberg
Andrei Gurbanov
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).
Nitzan Steinberg
Andrei Gurbanov