Ruslan Gabitov vs Leonid Efimov
Ruslan Gabitov (31, RUS) and Leonid Efimov (17, FM, FID) have never met in classical OTB, but played 43 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 100 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2144 and 2336, the Elo model gives Efimov a 62% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2144 vs 2336 (Δ -192)
With Ruslan Gabitov as white
20% Ruslan18% draw62% Leonid
With Leonid Efimov as white
14% Ruslan15% draw71% Leonid
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ruslan Gabitov | Leonid Efimov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2144 | 2336 |
| Peak rating | 2172 · Aug 2019 | 2347 · Oct 2025 |
| Peak age | 24 | 16 |
| World rank now | #11,304 | #3,048 |
| World rank peak | #11,304 | #2,758 |
| Federation rank now | #494 | #73 |
| Games (career, STD) | 311 | 723 |
| Months active | 189 | 123 |
| % white wins | 60% | 59% |
| % black wins | 55% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2317 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 206 | 217 |
Best Win
Ruslan Gabitov
Leonid Efimov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (43)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ruslan Gabitov
Leonid Efimov