Olivier Verheyen vs Elias Ruzhansky
Olivier Verheyen (25, BEL) and Elias Ruzhansky (15, IM, BEL) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Ruzhansky leads the classical series 3–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2249 and 2448, the Elo model gives Ruzhansky a 63% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2249 vs 2448 (Δ -199)
With Olivier Verheyen as white
19% Olivier19% draw63% Elias
With Elias Ruzhansky as white
13% Olivier16% draw71% Elias
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Olivier Verheyen | Elias Ruzhansky | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2249+34 | 2448-3 |
| Peak rating | 2249 · May 2026 | 2464 · Mar 2026 |
| Peak age | 25 | 15 |
| World rank now | #5,854 | #1,033 |
| World rank peak | #5,854 | #866 |
| Federation rank now | #67 | #5 |
| Games (career, STD) | 571 | 622 |
| Months active | 133 | 92 |
| % white wins | 50% | 59% |
| % black wins | 43% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2191 | 2450 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 118 | 130 |
Best Win
Olivier Verheyen
Elias Ruzhansky
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Olivier Verheyen
Elias Ruzhansky