Peter Svidler vs Pavel Eljanov
Peter Svidler (50, GM, FID) and Pavel Eljanov (43, GM, UKR) have met 11 times in classical OTB. Svidler leads with 1 wins to 0, with 10 draws — a 91% draw rate. Their last meeting at Netanya International Chess Festival 2019 drew. With current classical ratings of 2682 and 2674, the Elo model gives Svidler a 43% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2682 vs 2674 (Δ +8)
With Peter Svidler as white
43% Peter27% draw30% Pavel
With Pavel Eljanov as white
32% Peter28% draw40% Pavel
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Peter Svidler | Pavel Eljanov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2682 | 2674-8 |
| Peak rating | 2769 · May 2013 | 2765 · Mar 2016 |
| Peak age | 37 | 33 |
| World rank now | #43 | #46 |
| World rank peak | #4 | #6 |
| Federation rank now | #2 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,085 | 1,317 |
| Months active | 219 | 217 |
| % white wins | 39% | 48% |
| % black wins | 26% | 33% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2509 | 2635 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 30 | 134 |
Best Win
Peter Svidler
Pavel Eljanov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (17)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Peter Svidler
Pavel Eljanov