Vasily Golovanov vs Yuri Luzhetskiy
Vasily Golovanov (49, RUS) and Yuri Luzhetskiy (72, RUS) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Golovanov leads the classical series 1–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 1971 and 1996, the Elo model gives Luzhetskiy a 37% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1971 vs 1996 (Δ -25)
With Vasily Golovanov as white
40% Vasily23% draw37% Yuri
With Yuri Luzhetskiy as white
31% Vasily21% draw48% Yuri
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vasily Golovanov | Yuri Luzhetskiy | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1971 | 1996 |
| Peak rating | 2115 · Jul 2006 | 2145 · Jul 2007 |
| Peak age | 29 | 53 |
| World rank now | #28,744 | #24,403 |
| World rank peak | #21,120 | #16,078 |
| Federation rank now | #1,199 | #1,054 |
| Games (career, STD) | 437 | 305 |
| Months active | 211 | 195 |
| % white wins | 47% | 52% |
| % black wins | 47% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 590 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 28 | 84 |
Best Win
Vasily Golovanov
Yuri Luzhetskiy
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vasily Golovanov
Yuri Luzhetskiy