Vladimir Sergeev vs Oleg Budnikov
Vladimir Sergeev (62, GM, UKR) and Oleg Budnikov (47, UKR) have never met in classical OTB, but played 36 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 148 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2357 and 2315, the Elo model gives Sergeev a 49% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2357 vs 2315 (Δ +42)
With Vladimir Sergeev as white
49% Vladimir23% draw27% Oleg
With Oleg Budnikov as white
37% Vladimir28% draw35% Oleg
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vladimir Sergeev | Oleg Budnikov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2357 | 2315 |
| Peak rating | 2526 · Sep 2011 | 2442 · Nov 2010 |
| Peak age | 47 | 31 |
| World rank now | #2,582 | #3,631 |
| World rank peak | #500 | #1,297 |
| Federation rank now | #82 | #106 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,362 | 776 |
| Months active | 218 | 218 |
| % white wins | 60% | 66% |
| % black wins | 56% | 62% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 252 | 73 |
Best Win
Vladimir Sergeev
Oleg Budnikov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (36)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vladimir Sergeev
Oleg Budnikov