Viacheslav Zhukovsky vs Vladimir Epishkin
Viacheslav Zhukovsky (79, RUS) and Vladimir Epishkin (71, RUS) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Zhukovsky leads the classical series 5–2 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1911 and 1814, the Elo model gives Zhukovsky a 60% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1911 vs 1814 (Δ +97)
With Viacheslav Zhukovsky as white
60% Viacheslav16% draw24% Vladimir
With Vladimir Epishkin as white
49% Viacheslav19% draw32% Vladimir
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Viacheslav Zhukovsky | Vladimir Epishkin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1911 | 1814 |
| Peak rating | 2163 · Jul 2011 | 1892 · Mar 2011 |
| Peak age | 64 | 56 |
| World rank now | #40,869 | #62,086 |
| World rank peak | #14,113 | #47,575 |
| Federation rank now | #1,637 | #2,398 |
| Games (career, STD) | 447 | 191 |
| Months active | 195 | 179 |
| % white wins | 55% | 44% |
| % black wins | 41% | 35% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Viacheslav Zhukovsky
Vladimir Epishkin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Viacheslav Zhukovsky
Vladimir Epishkin