Yuriy Bukanov vs Viktor Ryabov
Yuriy Bukanov (67, RUS) and Viktor Ryabov (72, RUS) have met 9 times in classical OTB. Bukanov leads the classical series 5–0 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 1729 and 1664, the Elo model gives Bukanov a 56% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1729 vs 1664 (Δ +65)
With Yuriy Bukanov as white
56% Yuriy16% draw28% Viktor
With Viktor Ryabov as white
45% Yuriy19% draw36% Viktor
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Yuriy Bukanov | Viktor Ryabov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1729 | 1664 |
| Peak rating | 2026 · Jun 2016 | 1820 · Aug 2015 |
| Peak age | 57 | 61 |
| World rank now | #95,509 | #111,098 |
| World rank peak | #28,235 | #58,285 |
| Federation rank now | #2,386 | #3,179 |
| Games (career, STD) | 600 | 675 |
| Months active | 158 | 142 |
| % white wins | 42% | 35% |
| % black wins | 36% | 34% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 65 | 0 |
Best Win
Yuriy Bukanov
Viktor Ryabov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Yuriy Bukanov
Viktor Ryabov