Nitzan Steinberg vs Avigdor Bykhovsky
Nitzan Steinberg (28, GM, ISR) and Avigdor Bykhovsky (71, GM, ISR) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 7 rapid/blitz games. Steinberg leads the classical series 3–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2556 and 2315, the Elo model gives Steinberg a 76% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2556 vs 2315 (Δ +241)
With Nitzan Steinberg as white
76% Nitzan15% draw10% Avigdor
With Avigdor Bykhovsky as white
68% Nitzan18% draw15% Avigdor
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nitzan Steinberg | Avigdor Bykhovsky | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2556 | 2315 |
| Peak rating | 2565 · Nov 2024 | 2481 · Oct 2002 |
| Peak age | 26 | 47 |
| World rank now | #282 | #3,631 |
| World rank peak | #266 | #721 |
| Federation rank now | #6 | #95 |
| Games (career, STD) | 705 | 475 |
| Months active | 188 | 217 |
| % white wins | 52% | 52% |
| % black wins | 42% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2574 | 2132 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 58 | 121 |
Best Win
Nitzan Steinberg
Avigdor Bykhovsky
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nitzan Steinberg
Avigdor Bykhovsky