Vasily Usmanov vs Maksim Schekachikhin
Vasily Usmanov (30, IM, RUS) and Maksim Schekachikhin (28, IM, FID) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Usmanov leads with 5 wins to 0, with 5 draws — a 50% draw rate. Their last meeting at St. Petersburg Rapid Championship 2021 Men saw Usmanov prevail. With current classical ratings of 2450 and 2360, 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 2360 (Δ +90)
With Vasily Usmanov as white
57% Vasily21% draw22% Maksim
With Maksim Schekachikhin as white
45% Vasily25% draw29% Maksim
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vasily Usmanov | Maksim Schekachikhin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2450 | 2360-11 |
| Peak rating | 2484 · Feb 2018 | 2450 · Nov 2021 |
| Peak age | 22 | 23 |
| World rank now | #1,125 | #2,466 |
| World rank peak | #938 | #1,239 |
| Federation rank now | #69 | #68 |
| Games (career, STD) | 933 | 1,392 |
| Months active | 192 | 173 |
| % white wins | 59% | 47% |
| % black wins | 48% | 41% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2332 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 51 | 167 |
Best Win
Vasily Usmanov
Maksim Schekachikhin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (18)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vasily Usmanov
Maksim Schekachikhin