Oleg Budnikov vs Yuriy Krykun
Oleg Budnikov (47, UKR) and Yuriy Krykun (28, IM, UKR) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 13 rapid/blitz games. Budnikov leads the classical series 2–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2315 and 2384, the Elo model gives Krykun a 42% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2315 vs 2384 (Δ -69)
With Oleg Budnikov as white
32% Oleg26% draw42% Yuriy
With Yuriy Krykun as white
25% Oleg22% draw54% Yuriy
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Oleg Budnikov | Yuriy Krykun | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2315 | 2384 |
| Peak rating | 2442 · Nov 2010 | 2384 · Nov 2020 |
| Peak age | 31 | 22 |
| World rank now | #3,630 | #2,247 |
| World rank peak | #1,297 | #2,148 |
| Federation rank now | #106 | #85 |
| Games (career, STD) | 776 | 689 |
| Months active | 219 | 159 |
| % white wins | 66% | 41% |
| % black wins | 62% | 41% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 73 | 0 |
Best Win
Oleg Budnikov
Yuriy Krykun
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (15)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Oleg Budnikov
Yuriy Krykun