Vladimir Belous vs Dmitry Gordievsky
Vladimir Belous (33, GM, RUS) and Dmitry Gordievsky (30, GM, RUS) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 12 rapid/blitz games. Belous leads the classical series 3–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2484 and 2524, the Elo model gives Gordievsky a 36% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2484 vs 2524 (Δ -40)
With Vladimir Belous as white
34% Vladimir30% draw36% Dmitry
With Dmitry Gordievsky as white
27% Vladimir25% draw48% Dmitry
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vladimir Belous | Dmitry Gordievsky | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2484 | 2524 |
| Peak rating | 2587 · May 2017 | 2653 · May 2018 |
| Peak age | 24 | 22 |
| World rank now | #710 | #440 |
| World rank peak | #267 | #100 |
| Federation rank now | #43 | #24 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,459 | 938 |
| Months active | 206 | 202 |
| % white wins | 61% | 53% |
| % black wins | 53% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2415 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 82 | 0 |
Best Win
Vladimir Belous
Dmitry Gordievsky
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (18)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vladimir Belous
Dmitry Gordievsky