Alexander Betaneli vs Erik Santarius
Alexander Betaneli (51, FM, USA) and Erik Santarius (39, IM, USA) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. With current classical ratings of 2209 and 2326, the Elo model gives Santarius a 50% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2209 vs 2326 (Δ -117)
With Alexander Betaneli as white
27% Alexander22% draw50% Erik
With Erik Santarius as white
20% Alexander19% draw61% Erik
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexander Betaneli | Erik Santarius | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2209 | 2326 |
| Peak rating | 2318 · Oct 2008 | 2411 · Mar 2019 |
| Peak age | 33 | 32 |
| World rank now | #7,672 | #3,476 |
| World rank peak | #4,275 | #1,956 |
| Federation rank now | #262 | #154 |
| Games (career, STD) | 772 | 763 |
| Months active | 218 | 195 |
| % white wins | 38% | 42% |
| % black wins | 35% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2315 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 11 | 0 |
Best Win
Alexander Betaneli
Erik Santarius
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).
Alexander Betaneli
Erik Santarius