Sergey Smolin vs Nikolai Kushch
Sergey Smolin (69, IM, UKR) and Nikolai Kushch (64, IM, UKR) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 43 rapid/blitz games. Smolin leads the classical series 1–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 1967 and 2334, the Elo model gives Kushch a 81% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1967 vs 2334 (Δ -367)
With Sergey Smolin as white
7% Sergey11% draw81% Nikolai
With Nikolai Kushch as white
4% Sergey10% draw86% Nikolai
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Sergey Smolin | Nikolai Kushch | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1967+5 | 2334 |
| Peak rating | 2415 · Jan 2001 | 2421 · Oct 2002 |
| Peak age | 44 | 40 |
| World rank now | #33,254 | #3,447 |
| World rank peak | #1,580 | #1,507 |
| Federation rank now | #413 | #122 |
| Games (career, STD) | 601 | 64 |
| Months active | 218 | 218 |
| % white wins | 50% | 53% |
| % black wins | 43% | 55% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1909 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 86 | 0 |
Best Win
Sergey Smolin
Nikolai Kushch
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (46)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Sergey Smolin
Nikolai Kushch