Yuri Luzhetskiy vs Yuriy Kuznetsov
Yuri Luzhetskiy (72, RUS) and Yuriy Kuznetsov (86, RUS) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 5 rapid/blitz games. Luzhetskiy leads the classical series 3–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1996 and 1693, the Elo model gives Luzhetskiy a 83% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1996 vs 1693 (Δ +303)
With Yuri Luzhetskiy as white
83% Yuri10% draw8% Yuriy
With Yuriy Kuznetsov as white
77% Yuri11% draw12% Yuriy
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Yuri Luzhetskiy | Yuriy Kuznetsov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1996 | 1693 |
| Peak rating | 2145 · Jul 2007 | 1834 · Jan 2016 |
| Peak age | 53 | 76 |
| World rank now | #24,403 | #103,176 |
| World rank peak | #16,078 | #48,913 |
| Federation rank now | #1,054 | #2,877 |
| Games (career, STD) | 305 | 510 |
| Months active | 194 | 185 |
| % white wins | 52% | 37% |
| % black wins | 42% | 33% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 590 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 84 | 25 |
Best Win
Yuri Luzhetskiy
Yuriy Kuznetsov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Yuri Luzhetskiy
Yuriy Kuznetsov