Sergei Zhigalko vs Kirill Stupak
Sergei Zhigalko (37, GM, BLR) and Kirill Stupak (36, GM, BLR) have met 15 times in classical OTB. Zhigalko leads with 4 wins to 1, with 10 draws — a 67% draw rate. Their last meeting at Belarus National Chess Championship 2019 men drew. With current classical ratings of 2572 and 2412, the Elo model gives Zhigalko a 66% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2572 vs 2412 (Δ +160)
With Sergei Zhigalko as white
66% Sergei18% draw15% Kirill
With Kirill Stupak as white
56% Sergei22% draw22% Kirill
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Sergei Zhigalko | Kirill Stupak | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2572 | 2412 |
| Peak rating | 2696 · Sep 2011 | 2588 · Dec 2017 |
| Peak age | 22 | 27 |
| World rank now | #325 | #1,468 |
| World rank peak | #49 | #269 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #6 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,150 | 2,031 |
| Months active | 216 | 209 |
| % white wins | 56% | 58% |
| % black wins | 43% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2399 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 40 | 46 |
Best Win
Sergei Zhigalko
Kirill Stupak
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (19)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Sergei Zhigalko
Kirill Stupak