Sergej M. Bystrov vs Alexey Zhernovoi
Sergej M. Bystrov (58, IM, RUS) and Alexey Zhernovoi (41, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 31 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 95 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2181 and 2050, the Elo model gives Bystrov a 64% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2181 vs 2050 (Δ +131)
With Sergej M. Bystrov as white
64% Sergej17% draw19% Alexey
With Alexey Zhernovoi as white
53% Sergej20% draw26% Alexey
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Sergej M. Bystrov | Alexey Zhernovoi | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2181 | 2050 |
| Peak rating | 2414 · Jul 2002 | 2094 · Nov 2013 |
| Peak age | 34 | 28 |
| World rank now | #9,688 | #28,225 |
| World rank peak | #1,596 | #19,783 |
| Federation rank now | #515 | #1,219 |
| Games (career, STD) | 192 | 27 |
| Months active | 219 | 152 |
| % white wins | 51% | 60% |
| % black wins | 50% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 62 | 244 |
Best Win
Sergej M. Bystrov
Alexey Zhernovoi
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (31)
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
Alexey Zhernovoi