Sergej M. Bystrov vs Dmitry Shchukin
Sergej M. Bystrov (58, IM, RUS) and Dmitry Shchukin (58, IM, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 47 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 77 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2181 and 2189, the Elo model gives Shchukin a 34% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2181 vs 2189 (Δ -8)
With Sergej M. Bystrov as white
42% Sergej25% draw34% Dmitry
With Dmitry Shchukin as white
32% Sergej24% draw44% Dmitry
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Sergej M. Bystrov | Dmitry Shchukin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2181 | 2189 |
| Peak rating | 2414 · Jul 2002 | 2419 · Apr 2003 |
| Peak age | 34 | 35 |
| World rank now | #9,688 | #8,555 |
| World rank peak | #1,596 | #1,654 |
| Federation rank now | #515 | #354 |
| Games (career, STD) | 192 | 477 |
| Months active | 219 | 218 |
| % white wins | 51% | 62% |
| % black wins | 50% | 58% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 62 | 154 |
Best Win
Sergej M. Bystrov
Dmitry Shchukin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (47)
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
Dmitry Shchukin