Sergey Smolin vs Sergei Ljukin
Sergey Smolin (69, IM, UKR) and Sergei Ljukin (58, FM, UKR) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 37 rapid/blitz games. Ljukin leads the classical series 2–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1967 and 2362, the Elo model gives Ljukin a 83% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1967 vs 2362 (Δ -395)
With Sergey Smolin as white
6% Sergey11% draw83% Sergei
With Sergei Ljukin as white
3% Sergey9% draw88% Sergei
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Sergey Smolin | Sergei Ljukin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1967 | 2362 |
| Peak rating | 2415 · Jan 2001 | 2402 · Jan 2001 |
| Peak age | 44 | 33 |
| World rank now | #33,253 | #2,742 |
| World rank peak | #1,580 | #1,886 |
| Federation rank now | #412 | #103 |
| Games (career, STD) | 601 | 102 |
| Months active | 219 | 219 |
| % white wins | 50% | 70% |
| % black wins | 43% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1909 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 86 | 0 |
Best Win
Sergey Smolin
Sergei Ljukin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (40)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Sergey Smolin
Sergei Ljukin