Alexander Filin vs Anatolij B. Kasantsev
Alexander Filin (80, RUS) and Anatolij B. Kasantsev (87, FM, RUS) have met 18 times in classical OTB. Filin leads with 8 wins to 5, with 5 draws — a 28% draw rate. Their last meeting at CFR_Blitz_Open_2019 saw Filin prevail. With current classical ratings of 2030 and 1930, the Elo model gives Filin a 60% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2030 vs 1930 (Δ +100)
With Alexander Filin as white
60% Alexander17% draw23% Anatolij
With Anatolij B. Kasantsev as white
49% Alexander20% draw31% Anatolij
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexander Filin | Anatolij B. Kasantsev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2030 | 1930 |
| Peak rating | 2262 · Jan 2005 | 2199 · Apr 2004 |
| Peak age | 59 | 65 |
| World rank now | #25,792 | #38,842 |
| World rank peak | #8,264 | #13,466 |
| Federation rank now | #1,499 | #1,128 |
| Games (career, STD) | 400 | 956 |
| Months active | 218 | 220 |
| % white wins | 51% | 45% |
| % black wins | 54% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Alexander Filin
Anatolij B. Kasantsev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (22)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alexander Filin
Anatolij B. Kasantsev