Sergey Tikhiy vs Nikolai Gutsko
Sergey Tikhiy (68, FM, RUS) and Nikolai Gutsko (78, FM, BLR) have met 12 times in classical OTB. Tikhiy leads with 4 wins to 1, with 7 draws — a 58% draw rate. Their last meeting at Primorka Summer 2009 Rtg drew. With current classical ratings of 2407 and 2317, the Elo model gives Tikhiy a 57% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2407 vs 2317 (Δ +90)
With Sergey Tikhiy as white
57% Sergey21% draw22% Nikolai
With Nikolai Gutsko as white
45% Sergey25% draw30% Nikolai
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Sergey Tikhiy | Nikolai Gutsko | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2407 | 2317 |
| Peak rating | 2468 · Apr 2009 | 2342 · Jan 2018 |
| Peak age | 51 | 70 |
| World rank now | #2,051 | #4,324 |
| World rank peak | #1,057 | #3,642 |
| Federation rank now | #247 | #19 |
| Games (career, STD) | 293 | 533 |
| Months active | 207 | 200 |
| % white wins | 39% | 32% |
| % black wins | 40% | 34% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Sergey Tikhiy
Nikolai Gutsko
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Sergey Tikhiy
Nikolai Gutsko