Alexander Filin vs Mikhail Geranichev
Alexander Filin (80, RUS) and Mikhail Geranichev (41, RUS) have met 13 times in classical OTB. They split decisive games at 4–4 with 5 draws — a 38% draw rate. Their last meeting at Friendship Cup-8 drew. With current classical ratings of 2030 and 1944, the Elo model gives Filin a 58% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2030 vs 1944 (Δ +86)
With Alexander Filin as white
58% Alexander18% draw24% Mikhail
With Mikhail Geranichev as white
47% Alexander21% draw32% Mikhail
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexander Filin | Mikhail Geranichev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2030 | 1944 |
| Peak rating | 2262 · Jan 2005 | 2129 · Apr 2014 |
| Peak age | 59 | 29 |
| World rank now | #25,792 | #37,967 |
| World rank peak | #8,264 | #16,357 |
| Federation rank now | #1,499 | #1,055 |
| Games (career, STD) | 400 | 1,014 |
| Months active | 218 | 196 |
| % white wins | 51% | 49% |
| % black wins | 54% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1656 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 52 |
Best Win
Alexander Filin
Mikhail Geranichev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (18)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alexander Filin
Mikhail Geranichev