Alexander Motylev vs Alexey Sarana
Alexander Motylev (47, GM, ROU) and Alexey Sarana (26, GM, SRB) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 11 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 2550 and 2664, the Elo model gives Sarana a 49% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2550 vs 2664 (Δ -114)
With Alexander Motylev as white
27% Alexander25% draw49% Alexey
With Alexey Sarana as white
19% Alexander21% draw60% Alexey
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexander Motylev | Alexey Sarana | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2550-10 | 2664+6 |
| Peak rating | 2710 · Jul 2009 | 2717 · Jun 2024 |
| Peak age | 30 | 24 |
| World rank now | #313 | #52 |
| World rank peak | #23 | #24 |
| Federation rank now | #4 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,147 | 1,556 |
| Months active | 217 | 186 |
| % white wins | 48% | 55% |
| % black wins | 37% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2481 | 2649 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 113 | 201 |
Best Win
Alexander Motylev
Alexey Sarana
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (16)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alexander Motylev
Alexey Sarana