Alexander Meshkov vs Alexey Sotnikov
Alexander Meshkov (49, RUS) and Alexey Sotnikov (50, RUS) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Sotnikov leads the classical series 2–1 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 1910 and 1909, the Elo model gives Meshkov a 45% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1910 vs 1909 (Δ +1)
With Alexander Meshkov as white
45% Alexander21% draw34% Alexey
With Alexey Sotnikov as white
35% Alexander21% draw44% Alexey
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexander Meshkov | Alexey Sotnikov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1910 | 1909 |
| Peak rating | 2392 · Jul 2002 | 2430 · Jul 2002 |
| Peak age | 25 | 26 |
| World rank now | #52,262 | #44,636 |
| World rank peak | #2,147 | #1,276 |
| Federation rank now | #2,956 | #1,175 |
| Games (career, STD) | 238 | 327 |
| Months active | 213 | 213 |
| % white wins | 17% | 25% |
| % black wins | 25% | 19% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Alexander Meshkov
Alexey Sotnikov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alexander Meshkov
Alexey Sotnikov