Aidar Sadykov vs Robert Safin
Aidar Sadykov (39, RUS) and Robert Safin (20, FM, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 53 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 85 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2237 and 2128, the Elo model gives Sadykov a 60% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2237 vs 2128 (Δ +109)
With Aidar Sadykov as white
60% Aidar18% draw21% Robert
With Robert Safin as white
50% Aidar22% draw29% Robert
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Aidar Sadykov | Robert Safin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2237 | 2128 |
| Peak rating | 2286 · Apr 2003 | 2308 · Dec 2019 |
| Peak age | 16 | 13 |
| World rank now | #8,373 | #12,937 |
| World rank peak | #6,454 | #4,335 |
| Federation rank now | #904 | #447 |
| Games (career, STD) | 29 | 611 |
| Months active | 208 | 139 |
| % white wins | 57% | 59% |
| % black wins | 56% | 56% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2036 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 145 | 98 |
Best Win
Aidar Sadykov
Robert Safin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (53)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Aidar Sadykov
Robert Safin