Vasily Usmanov vs Sergei Lobanov
Vasily Usmanov (30, IM, RUS) and Sergei Lobanov (25, GM, FID) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 15 rapid/blitz games. Lobanov leads the classical series 1–0 (8 draws). With current classical ratings of 2450 and 2515, the Elo model gives Lobanov a 40% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2450 vs 2515 (Δ -65)
With Vasily Usmanov as white
32% Vasily28% draw40% Sergei
With Sergei Lobanov as white
24% Vasily23% draw52% Sergei
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vasily Usmanov | Sergei Lobanov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2450 | 2515 |
| Peak rating | 2484 · Feb 2018 | 2548 · Jun 2025 |
| Peak age | 22 | 24 |
| World rank now | #1,125 | #493 |
| World rank peak | #938 | #343 |
| Federation rank now | #69 | #20 |
| Games (career, STD) | 933 | 1,178 |
| Months active | 192 | 178 |
| % white wins | 59% | 52% |
| % black wins | 48% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2475 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 51 | 114 |
Best Win
Vasily Usmanov
Sergei Lobanov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (24)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vasily Usmanov
Sergei Lobanov