Sergey Smolin vs Vladimir Slobodeniuk
Sergey Smolin (69, IM, UKR) and Vladimir Slobodeniuk (29, UKR) have never met in classical OTB, but played 52 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 50 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1967 and 1952, the Elo model gives Smolin a 47% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1967 vs 1952 (Δ +15)
With Sergey Smolin as white
47% Sergey21% draw32% Vladimir
With Vladimir Slobodeniuk as white
36% Sergey23% draw42% Vladimir
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Sergey Smolin | Vladimir Slobodeniuk | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1967+5 | 1952 |
| Peak rating | 2415 · Jan 2001 | 2072 · Sep 2011 |
| Peak age | 44 | 14 |
| World rank now | #33,254 | #37,611 |
| World rank peak | #1,580 | #23,539 |
| Federation rank now | #413 | #535 |
| Games (career, STD) | 601 | 88 |
| Months active | 218 | 172 |
| % white wins | 50% | 57% |
| % black wins | 43% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1909 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 86 | 88 |
Best Win
Sergey Smolin
Vladimir Slobodeniuk
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (52)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Sergey Smolin
Vladimir Slobodeniuk