Sergei Ljukin vs Vladimir Slobodeniuk
Sergei Ljukin (58, FM, UKR) and Vladimir Slobodeniuk (29, UKR) have never met in classical OTB, but played 32 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 40 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2362 and 1952, the Elo model gives Ljukin a 89% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2362 vs 1952 (Δ +410)
With Sergei Ljukin as white
89% Sergei9% draw3% Vladimir
With Vladimir Slobodeniuk as white
85% Sergei10% draw5% Vladimir
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Sergei Ljukin | Vladimir Slobodeniuk | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2362 | 1952 |
| Peak rating | 2402 · Jan 2001 | 2072 · Sep 2011 |
| Peak age | 33 | 14 |
| World rank now | #2,742 | #37,611 |
| World rank peak | #1,886 | #23,539 |
| Federation rank now | #103 | #535 |
| Games (career, STD) | 102 | 88 |
| Months active | 219 | 173 |
| % white wins | 70% | 57% |
| % black wins | 52% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 88 |
Best Win
Sergei Ljukin
Vladimir Slobodeniuk
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (32)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Sergei Ljukin
Vladimir Slobodeniuk