Tomas Laurusas vs Valery Kazakouski
Tomas Laurusas (30, GM, LTU) and Valery Kazakouski (26, GM, LTU) have met 11 times in classical OTB. Kazakouski leads with 2 wins to 1, with 8 draws — a 73% draw rate. Their last meeting at LTU blitz 2026 drew. With current classical ratings of 2523 and 2584, the Elo model gives Kazakouski a 40% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2523 vs 2584 (Δ -61)
With Tomas Laurusas as white
32% Tomas28% draw40% Valery
With Valery Kazakouski as white
25% Tomas24% draw52% Valery
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Tomas Laurusas | Valery Kazakouski | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2523 | 2584 |
| Peak rating | 2590 · Jan 2024 | 2608 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 28 | 24 |
| World rank now | #445 | #207 |
| World rank peak | #201 | #172 |
| Federation rank now | #4 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,581 | 1,396 |
| Months active | 201 | 177 |
| % white wins | 71% | 57% |
| % black wins | 62% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2477 | 2560 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 249 | 276 |
Best Win
Tomas Laurusas
Valery Kazakouski
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (35)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Tomas Laurusas
Valery Kazakouski