Yuri Luzhetskiy vs Viktor Evstigneev
Yuri Luzhetskiy (72, RUS) and Viktor Evstigneev (78, RUS) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 8 rapid/blitz games. Evstigneev leads the classical series 3–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 1996 and 1973, the Elo model gives Luzhetskiy a 48% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1996 vs 1973 (Δ +23)
With Yuri Luzhetskiy as white
48% Yuri21% draw31% Viktor
With Viktor Evstigneev as white
37% Yuri23% draw40% Viktor
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Yuri Luzhetskiy | Viktor Evstigneev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1996 | 1973 |
| Peak rating | 2145 · Jul 2007 | 2105 · Apr 2014 |
| Peak age | 53 | 66 |
| World rank now | #24,403 | #28,419 |
| World rank peak | #16,078 | #18,543 |
| Federation rank now | #1,054 | #1,187 |
| Games (career, STD) | 305 | 143 |
| Months active | 195 | 147 |
| % white wins | 52% | 43% |
| % black wins | 42% | 40% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 590 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 84 | 67 |
Best Win
Yuri Luzhetskiy
Viktor Evstigneev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (14)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Yuri Luzhetskiy
Viktor Evstigneev