Sergej M. Bystrov vs Denis Feofanov
Sergej M. Bystrov (58, IM, RUS) and Denis Feofanov (52, FM, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 32 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 73 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2181 and 2251, the Elo model gives Feofanov a 43% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2181 vs 2251 (Δ -70)
With Sergej M. Bystrov as white
33% Sergej25% draw43% Denis
With Denis Feofanov as white
25% Sergej21% draw54% Denis
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Sergej M. Bystrov | Denis Feofanov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2181 | 2251 |
| Peak rating | 2414 · Jul 2002 | 2381 · Apr 2007 |
| Peak age | 34 | 33 |
| World rank now | #9,688 | #6,862 |
| World rank peak | #1,596 | #2,590 |
| Federation rank now | #515 | #532 |
| Games (career, STD) | 192 | 239 |
| Months active | 219 | 218 |
| % white wins | 51% | 68% |
| % black wins | 50% | 63% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 62 | 0 |
Best Win
Sergej M. Bystrov
Denis Feofanov
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).
Sergej M. Bystrov
Denis Feofanov