Viktor Skliarov vs Leonid Starozhilov
Viktor Skliarov (33, IM, UKR) and Leonid Starozhilov (32, FM, UKR) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Skliarov leads with 1 wins to 0, with 9 draws — a 90% draw rate. Their last meeting at Uzhhorod Sakura 2026 (Rapid) drew. With current classical ratings of 2325 and 2242, the Elo model gives Skliarov a 56% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2325 vs 2242 (Δ +83)
With Viktor Skliarov as white
56% Viktor21% draw23% Leonid
With Leonid Starozhilov as white
45% Viktor24% draw31% Leonid
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Viktor Skliarov | Leonid Starozhilov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2325 | 2242 |
| Peak rating | 2436 · Mar 2016 | 2345 · Aug 2016 |
| Peak age | 23 | 22 |
| World rank now | #3,338 | #6,148 |
| World rank peak | #1,485 | #3,499 |
| Federation rank now | #100 | #147 |
| Games (career, STD) | 646 | 417 |
| Months active | 189 | 189 |
| % white wins | 57% | 58% |
| % black wins | 51% | 54% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2264 | 2193 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 246 | 396 |
Best Win
Viktor Skliarov
Leonid Starozhilov
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 Skliarov
Leonid Starozhilov