Vladimir Buturin vs Volodymyr Openyshev
Vladimir Buturin (83, IM, UKR) and Volodymyr Openyshev (85, UKR) have never met in classical OTB, but played 25 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 39 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2148 and 1874, the Elo model gives Buturin a 80% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2148 vs 1874 (Δ +274)
With Vladimir Buturin as white
80% Vladimir11% draw9% Volodymyr
With Volodymyr Openyshev as white
73% Vladimir13% draw13% Volodymyr
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vladimir Buturin | Volodymyr Openyshev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2148 | 1874 |
| Peak rating | 2383 · Jan 2001 | 1989 · Jun 2013 |
| Peak age | 58 | 72 |
| World rank now | #13,071 | #54,767 |
| World rank peak | #2,342 | #33,489 |
| Federation rank now | #295 | #552 |
| Games (career, STD) | 189 | 64 |
| Months active | 219 | 157 |
| % white wins | 62% | 49% |
| % black wins | 52% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1553 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 9 | 135 |
Best Win
Vladimir Buturin
Volodymyr Openyshev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (25)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vladimir Buturin
Volodymyr Openyshev