Oleg V. Biriukov vs Alexander Gorbatenko
Oleg V. Biriukov (58, IM, RUS) and Alexander Gorbatenko (65, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 28 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 84 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2324 and 1998, the Elo model gives Biriukov a 84% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2324 vs 1998 (Δ +326)
With Oleg V. Biriukov as white
84% Oleg11% draw6% Alexander
With Alexander Gorbatenko as white
78% Oleg13% draw9% Alexander
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Oleg V. Biriukov | Alexander Gorbatenko | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2324 | 1998 |
| Peak rating | 2404 · Jan 2006 | 2219 · Oct 2003 |
| Peak age | 38 | 42 |
| World rank now | #4,098 | #27,554 |
| World rank peak | #2,058 | #11,545 |
| Federation rank now | #343 | #1,465 |
| Games (career, STD) | 191 | 224 |
| Months active | 218 | 218 |
| % white wins | 60% | 50% |
| % black wins | 48% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 49 |
Best Win
Oleg V. Biriukov
Alexander Gorbatenko
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (28)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Oleg V. Biriukov
Alexander Gorbatenko