Sergey Pavlov vs Valeriy Grinev
Sergey Pavlov (39, IM, UKR) and Valeriy Grinev (37, IM, UKR) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 15 rapid/blitz games. Pavlov leads the classical series 3–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2464 and 2413, the Elo model gives Pavlov a 50% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2464 vs 2413 (Δ +51)
With Sergey Pavlov as white
50% Sergey24% draw26% Valeriy
With Valeriy Grinev as white
38% Sergey28% draw34% Valeriy
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Sergey Pavlov | Valeriy Grinev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2464 | 2413 |
| Peak rating | 2539 · Sep 2010 | 2476 · Jan 2020 |
| Peak age | 23 | 31 |
| World rank now | #878 | #1,462 |
| World rank peak | #490 | #1,019 |
| Federation rank now | #41 | #55 |
| Games (career, STD) | 974 | 802 |
| Months active | 212 | 205 |
| % white wins | 62% | 57% |
| % black wins | 55% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2382 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 231 | 54 |
Best Win
Sergey Pavlov
Valeriy Grinev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (20)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Sergey Pavlov
Valeriy Grinev