Oleg Budnikov vs Sergey Stavroyany
Oleg Budnikov (47, UKR) and Sergey Stavroyany (41, FM, UKR) have never met in classical OTB, but played 27 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 91 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2315 and 2296, the Elo model gives Budnikov a 46% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2315 vs 2296 (Δ +19)
With Oleg Budnikov as white
46% Oleg24% draw30% Sergey
With Sergey Stavroyany as white
34% Oleg27% draw39% Sergey
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Oleg Budnikov | Sergey Stavroyany | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2315 | 2296 |
| Peak rating | 2442 · Nov 2010 | 2343 · Sep 2015 |
| Peak age | 31 | 30 |
| World rank now | #3,630 | #4,310 |
| World rank peak | #1,297 | #3,492 |
| Federation rank now | #106 | #120 |
| Games (career, STD) | 776 | 121 |
| Months active | 219 | 217 |
| % white wins | 66% | 55% |
| % black wins | 62% | 56% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 73 | 215 |
Best Win
Oleg Budnikov
Sergey Stavroyany
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (27)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Oleg Budnikov
Sergey Stavroyany