Vafadar Guseynov vs Viktor Lazarenko
Vafadar Guseynov (48, RUS) and Viktor Lazarenko (88, RUS) have met 5 times in classical OTB. Lazarenko leads the classical series 2–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 1909 and 1959, the Elo model gives Lazarenko a 41% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1909 vs 1959 (Δ -50)
With Vafadar Guseynov as white
37% Vafadar23% draw41% Viktor
With Viktor Lazarenko as white
29% Vafadar19% draw53% Viktor
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vafadar Guseynov | Viktor Lazarenko | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1909 | 1959 |
| Peak rating | 1909 · Mar 2024 | 2124 · Jul 2008 |
| Peak age | 46 | 70 |
| World rank now | #45,792 | #34,299 |
| World rank peak | #40,362 | #17,885 |
| Federation rank now | #2,075 | #1,606 |
| Games (career, STD) | 143 | 181 |
| Months active | 192 | 207 |
| % white wins | 39% | 42% |
| % black wins | 41% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 11 |
Best Win
Vafadar Guseynov
Viktor Lazarenko
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vafadar Guseynov
Viktor Lazarenko