Alexander Motylev vs Boris Grachev
Alexander Motylev (47, GM, ROU) and Boris Grachev (40, GM, RUS) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 11 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 2550 and 2586, the Elo model gives Grachev a 35% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2550 vs 2586 (Δ -36)
With Alexander Motylev as white
35% Alexander30% draw35% Boris
With Boris Grachev as white
27% Alexander25% draw48% Boris
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexander Motylev | Boris Grachev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2550 | 2586 |
| Peak rating | 2710 · Jul 2009 | 2705 · Mar 2012 |
| Peak age | 30 | 26 |
| World rank now | #312 | #199 |
| World rank peak | #23 | #35 |
| Federation rank now | #4 | #12 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,147 | 1,106 |
| Months active | 218 | 220 |
| % white wins | 48% | 51% |
| % black wins | 37% | 40% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2481 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 113 | 33 |
Best Win
Alexander Motylev
Boris Grachev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (15)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alexander Motylev
Boris Grachev