Aldar Indzhiev vs Alexei Sanksaev
Aldar Indzhiev (26, RUS) and Alexei Sanksaev (62, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 14 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 22 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2229 and 1636, the Elo model gives Indzhiev a 95% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2229 vs 1636 (Δ +593)
With Aldar Indzhiev as white
95% Aldar5% draw0% Alexei
With Alexei Sanksaev as white
93% Aldar6% draw1% Alexei
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Aldar Indzhiev | Alexei Sanksaev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2229 | 1636 |
| Peak rating | 2229 · Jan 2026 | 1636 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 26 | 60 |
| World rank now | #6,737 | #121,193 |
| World rank peak | #6,692 | #118,423 |
| Federation rank now | #272 | #8,615 |
| Games (career, STD) | 435 | 15 |
| Months active | 167 | 125 |
| % white wins | 58% | 43% |
| % black wins | 56% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2271 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 310 | 0 |
Best Win
Aldar Indzhiev
Alexei Sanksaev
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).
Aldar Indzhiev
Alexei Sanksaev