Viktor Ianov vs Oleg Budnikov
Viktor Ianov (69, IM, UKR) and Oleg Budnikov (47, UKR) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 44 rapid/blitz games. Budnikov leads the classical series 3–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2223 and 2315, the Elo model gives Budnikov a 46% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2223 vs 2315 (Δ -92)
With Viktor Ianov as white
30% Viktor24% draw46% Oleg
With Oleg Budnikov as white
23% Viktor20% draw58% Oleg
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Viktor Ianov | Oleg Budnikov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2223 | 2315 |
| Peak rating | 2425 · Jul 2003 | 2442 · Nov 2010 |
| Peak age | 46 | 31 |
| World rank now | #6,807 | #3,630 |
| World rank peak | #1,494 | #1,297 |
| Federation rank now | #161 | #106 |
| Games (career, STD) | 762 | 776 |
| Months active | 218 | 219 |
| % white wins | 53% | 66% |
| % black wins | 49% | 62% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 73 |
Best Win
Viktor Ianov
Oleg Budnikov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (48)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Viktor Ianov
Oleg Budnikov