Aleksey Grebnev vs Robert Safin
Aleksey Grebnev (20, GM, FID) and Robert Safin (20, FM, RUS) have met 13 times in classical OTB. Grebnev leads with 6 wins to 2, with 5 draws — a 38% draw rate. Their last meeting at PFO rapid championship 2022 saw Grebnev prevail. With current classical ratings of 2625 and 2128, the Elo model gives Grebnev a 92% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2625 vs 2128 (Δ +497)
With Aleksey Grebnev as white
92% Aleksey8% draw1% Robert
With Robert Safin as white
89% Aleksey9% draw2% Robert
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Aleksey Grebnev | Robert Safin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2625-2 | 2128 |
| Peak rating | 2632 · Dec 2025 | 2308 · Dec 2019 |
| Peak age | 19 | 13 |
| World rank now | #107 | #12,937 |
| World rank peak | #94 | #4,335 |
| Federation rank now | #4 | #447 |
| Games (career, STD) | 969 | 611 |
| Months active | 139 | 139 |
| % white wins | 60% | 59% |
| % black wins | 52% | 56% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2637 | 2036 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 199 | 98 |
Best Win
Aleksey Grebnev
Robert Safin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (19)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Aleksey Grebnev
Robert Safin