Viktor Stoyanov vs Alexander Cherniaev
Viktor Stoyanov (23, FM, ENG) and Alexander Cherniaev (57, GM, ENG) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Cherniaev leads the classical series 2–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2236 and 2268, the Elo model gives Cherniaev a 36% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2236 vs 2268 (Δ -32)
With Viktor Stoyanov as white
37% Viktor27% draw36% Alexander
With Alexander Cherniaev as white
29% Viktor23% draw48% Alexander
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Viktor Stoyanov | Alexander Cherniaev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2236 | 2268 |
| Peak rating | 2304 · Oct 2023 | 2509 · Jul 2002 |
| Peak age | 20 | 33 |
| World rank now | #6,427 | #5,146 |
| World rank peak | #3,978 | #476 |
| Federation rank now | #100 | #76 |
| Games (career, STD) | 365 | 1,281 |
| Months active | 118 | 219 |
| % white wins | 51% | 66% |
| % black wins | 48% | 62% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2217 | 2212 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 39 | 48 |
Best Win
Viktor Stoyanov
Alexander Cherniaev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Viktor Stoyanov
Alexander Cherniaev