Torsten Lang vs Oleg Yakovenko
Torsten Lang (52, FM, GER) and Oleg Yakovenko (34, GER) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 9 rapid/blitz games. Lang leads the classical series 2–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2270 and 2248, the Elo model gives Lang a 46% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2270 vs 2248 (Δ +22)
With Torsten Lang as white
46% Torsten24% draw30% Oleg
With Oleg Yakovenko as white
35% Torsten26% draw39% Oleg
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Torsten Lang | Oleg Yakovenko | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2270 | 2248 |
| Peak rating | 2381 · May 2011 | 2284 · Nov 2024 |
| Peak age | 37 | 32 |
| World rank now | #5,070 | #5,898 |
| World rank peak | #2,632 | #4,471 |
| Federation rank now | #458 | #552 |
| Games (career, STD) | 305 | 246 |
| Months active | 218 | 186 |
| % white wins | 46% | 45% |
| % black wins | 38% | 39% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2238 | 2244 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 29 | 91 |
Best Win
Torsten Lang
Oleg Yakovenko
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (13)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Torsten Lang
Oleg Yakovenko