Oleg Budnikov vs Valeriy Grinev
Oleg Budnikov (47, UKR) and Valeriy Grinev (37, IM, UKR) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 26 rapid/blitz games. Grinev leads the classical series 3–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2315 and 2413, the Elo model gives Grinev a 47% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2315 vs 2413 (Δ -98)
With Oleg Budnikov as white
29% Oleg24% draw47% Valeriy
With Valeriy Grinev as white
21% Oleg20% draw58% Valeriy
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Oleg Budnikov | Valeriy Grinev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2315 | 2413 |
| Peak rating | 2442 · Nov 2010 | 2476 · Jan 2020 |
| Peak age | 31 | 31 |
| World rank now | #3,631 | #1,462 |
| World rank peak | #1,297 | #1,019 |
| Federation rank now | #106 | #55 |
| Games (career, STD) | 776 | 802 |
| Months active | 218 | 204 |
| % white wins | 66% | 57% |
| % black wins | 62% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2382 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 73 | 54 |
Best Win
Oleg Budnikov
Valeriy Grinev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (31)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Oleg Budnikov
Valeriy Grinev