Aleksey Gusev vs Alexey Sotnikov
Aleksey Gusev (64, IM, RUS) and Alexey Sotnikov (50, RUS) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Gusev leads with 7 wins to 0, with 3 draws — a 30% draw rate. Their last meeting at Rating August tournament 2016 saw Gusev prevail. With current classical ratings of 2368 and 1909, the Elo model gives Gusev a 91% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2368 vs 1909 (Δ +459)
With Aleksey Gusev as white
91% Aleksey8% draw2% Alexey
With Alexey Sotnikov as white
88% Aleksey9% draw4% Alexey
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Aleksey Gusev | Alexey Sotnikov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2368 | 1909 |
| Peak rating | 2433 · Mar 2014 | 2430 · Jul 2002 |
| Peak age | 52 | 26 |
| World rank now | #2,938 | #44,636 |
| World rank peak | #1,497 | #1,276 |
| Federation rank now | #214 | #1,175 |
| Games (career, STD) | 590 | 327 |
| Months active | 218 | 213 |
| % white wins | 39% | 25% |
| % black wins | 40% | 19% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 20 | 0 |
Best Win
Aleksey Gusev
Alexey Sotnikov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Aleksey Gusev
Alexey Sotnikov