Vadim Zasukhin vs Grigory Gusarov
Vadim Zasukhin (59, RUS) and Grigory Gusarov (35, IM, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 22 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 79 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2221 and 2354, the Elo model gives Gusarov a 53% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2221 vs 2354 (Δ -133)
With Vadim Zasukhin as white
25% Vadim22% draw53% Grigory
With Grigory Gusarov as white
18% Vadim18% draw63% Grigory
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vadim Zasukhin | Grigory Gusarov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2221 | 2354 |
| Peak rating | 2394 · Jul 2005 | 2409 · Sep 2010 |
| Peak age | 38 | 19 |
| World rank now | #7,075 | #3,266 |
| World rank peak | #2,309 | #2,018 |
| Federation rank now | #285 | #269 |
| Games (career, STD) | 219 | 311 |
| Months active | 217 | 200 |
| % white wins | 58% | 60% |
| % black wins | 55% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 61 | 18 |
Best Win
Vadim Zasukhin
Grigory Gusarov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (22)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vadim Zasukhin
Grigory Gusarov