Yury Stepurko vs Andrey Kurashov
Yury Stepurko (84, RUS) and Andrey Kurashov (58, RUS) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 5 rapid/blitz games. Stepurko leads the classical series 3–2 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 1997 and 1986, the Elo model gives Stepurko a 46% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1997 vs 1986 (Δ +11)
With Yury Stepurko as white
46% Yury21% draw33% Andrey
With Andrey Kurashov as white
35% Yury23% draw42% Andrey
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Yury Stepurko | Andrey Kurashov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1997 | 1986 |
| Peak rating | 2317 · Jan 2011 | 2151 · Aug 2015 |
| Peak age | 69 | 47 |
| World rank now | #29,720 | #31,259 |
| World rank peak | #4,380 | #14,056 |
| Federation rank now | #1,742 | #1,730 |
| Games (career, STD) | 607 | 353 |
| Months active | 219 | 133 |
| % white wins | 56% | 53% |
| % black wins | 46% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Yury Stepurko
Andrey Kurashov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (13)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Yury Stepurko
Andrey Kurashov