Vitaly Kunin vs Vitaly Sivuk
Vitaly Kunin (43, GM, GER) and Vitaly Sivuk (34, GM, SWE) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Kunin leads the classical series 2–0 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2507 and 2517, the Elo model gives Sivuk a 32% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2507 vs 2517 (Δ -10)
With Vitaly Kunin as white
40% Vitaly28% draw32% Vitaly
With Vitaly Sivuk as white
30% Vitaly27% draw43% Vitaly
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vitaly Kunin | Vitaly Sivuk | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2507+1 | 2517-5 |
| Peak rating | 2595 · May 2016 | 2600 · Oct 2022 |
| Peak age | 33 | 30 |
| World rank now | #538 | #478 |
| World rank peak | #243 | #214 |
| Federation rank now | #27 | #3 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,956 | 2,687 |
| Months active | 219 | 203 |
| % white wins | 59% | 60% |
| % black wins | 50% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2492 | 2481 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 123 | 328 |
Best Win
Vitaly Kunin
Vitaly Sivuk
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vitaly Kunin
Vitaly Sivuk