Robert Strukov vs Leonid Efimov
Robert Strukov (56, RUS) and Leonid Efimov (17, FM, FID) have never met in classical OTB, but played 26 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 55 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2385 and 2336, the Elo model gives Strukov a 50% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2385 vs 2336 (Δ +49)
With Robert Strukov as white
50% Robert23% draw27% Leonid
With Leonid Efimov as white
38% Robert28% draw34% Leonid
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Robert Strukov | Leonid Efimov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2385 | 2336 |
| Peak rating | 2389 · Jan 2001 | 2347 · Oct 2025 |
| Peak age | 31 | 16 |
| World rank now | #2,523 | #3,048 |
| World rank peak | #2,183 | #2,758 |
| Federation rank now | #352 | #73 |
| Games (career, STD) | 6 | 723 |
| Months active | 218 | 123 |
| % white wins | 70% | 59% |
| % black wins | 68% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2317 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 77 | 217 |
Best Win
Robert Strukov
Leonid Efimov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (26)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Robert Strukov
Leonid Efimov