Aleksey Sorokin vs Alexander Dronov
Aleksey Sorokin (26, GM, RUS) and Alexander Dronov (46, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 29 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 50 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2518 and 1962, the Elo model gives Sorokin a 94% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2518 vs 1962 (Δ +556)
With Aleksey Sorokin as white
94% Aleksey6% draw0% Alexander
With Alexander Dronov as white
92% Aleksey7% draw1% Alexander
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Aleksey Sorokin | Alexander Dronov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2518 | 1962 |
| Peak rating | 2555 · Oct 2023 | 2089 · Nov 2014 |
| Peak age | 23 | 34 |
| World rank now | #471 | #34,237 |
| World rank peak | #348 | #20,342 |
| Federation rank now | #29 | #974 |
| Games (career, STD) | 666 | 46 |
| Months active | 174 | 152 |
| % white wins | 61% | 53% |
| % black wins | 55% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2456 | 1796 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 30 | 248 |
Best Win
Aleksey Sorokin
Alexander Dronov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (29)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Aleksey Sorokin
Alexander Dronov