Vladimir Baklan vs Yuriy Kuzubov
Vladimir Baklan (48, GM, UKR) and Yuriy Kuzubov (36, GM, UKR) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Kuzubov leads the classical series 1–0 (5 draws). With current classical ratings of 2542 and 2607, the Elo model gives Kuzubov a 40% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2542 vs 2607 (Δ -65)
With Vladimir Baklan as white
32% Vladimir28% draw40% Yuriy
With Yuriy Kuzubov as white
24% Vladimir23% draw52% Yuriy
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vladimir Baklan | Yuriy Kuzubov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2542-3 | 2607+1 |
| Peak rating | 2656 · Oct 2014 | 2699 · Dec 2017 |
| Peak age | 36 | 27 |
| World rank now | #355 | #142 |
| World rank peak | #65 | #44 |
| Federation rank now | #19 | #9 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,403 | 1,558 |
| Months active | 218 | 213 |
| % white wins | 54% | 57% |
| % black wins | 40% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2525 | 2529 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 81 | 108 |
Best Win
Vladimir Baklan
Yuriy Kuzubov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vladimir Baklan
Yuriy Kuzubov