Sergej M. Bystrov vs Alexander Gorbatenko
Sergej M. Bystrov (58, IM, RUS) and Alexander Gorbatenko (65, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 27 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 78 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2181 and 1998, the Elo model gives Bystrov a 70% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2181 vs 1998 (Δ +183)
With Sergej M. Bystrov as white
70% Sergej15% draw15% Alexander
With Alexander Gorbatenko as white
61% Sergej17% draw21% Alexander
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Sergej M. Bystrov | Alexander Gorbatenko | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2181 | 1998 |
| Peak rating | 2414 · Jul 2002 | 2219 · Oct 2003 |
| Peak age | 34 | 42 |
| World rank now | #9,688 | #27,554 |
| World rank peak | #1,596 | #11,545 |
| Federation rank now | #515 | #1,465 |
| Games (career, STD) | 192 | 224 |
| Months active | 219 | 218 |
| % white wins | 51% | 50% |
| % black wins | 50% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 62 | 49 |
Best Win
Sergej M. Bystrov
Alexander Gorbatenko
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (27)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Sergej M. Bystrov
Alexander Gorbatenko