Sterre Dauw vs Elias Ruzhansky
Sterre Dauw (24, FM, BEL) and Elias Ruzhansky (15, IM, BEL) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Dauw leads the classical series 3–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2277 and 2448, the Elo model gives Ruzhansky a 58% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2277 vs 2448 (Δ -171)
With Sterre Dauw as white
21% Sterre20% draw58% Elias
With Elias Ruzhansky as white
15% Sterre17% draw68% Elias
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Sterre Dauw | Elias Ruzhansky | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2277-15 | 2448-3 |
| Peak rating | 2382 · Aug 2025 | 2464 · Mar 2026 |
| Peak age | 23 | 15 |
| World rank now | #4,826 | #1,033 |
| World rank peak | #2,026 | #866 |
| Federation rank now | #47 | #5 |
| Games (career, STD) | 825 | 622 |
| Months active | 132 | 92 |
| % white wins | 60% | 59% |
| % black wins | 52% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2281 | 2447 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 151 | 132 |
Best Win
Sterre Dauw
Elias Ruzhansky
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Sterre Dauw
Elias Ruzhansky