Vasily Usmanov vs Denis Pershin
Vasily Usmanov (30, IM, RUS) and Denis Pershin (29, IM, RUS) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 35 rapid/blitz games. Usmanov leads the classical series 3–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2450 and 2358, the Elo model gives Usmanov a 57% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2450 vs 2358 (Δ +92)
With Vasily Usmanov as white
57% Vasily21% draw22% Denis
With Denis Pershin as white
46% Vasily25% draw29% Denis
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vasily Usmanov | Denis Pershin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2450 | 2358 |
| Peak rating | 2484 · Feb 2018 | 2414 · Apr 2019 |
| Peak age | 22 | 22 |
| World rank now | #1,125 | #2,616 |
| World rank peak | #938 | #1,899 |
| Federation rank now | #69 | #132 |
| Games (career, STD) | 933 | 661 |
| Months active | 192 | 182 |
| % white wins | 59% | 55% |
| % black wins | 48% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 51 | 53 |
Best Win
Vasily Usmanov
Denis Pershin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (40)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vasily Usmanov
Denis Pershin