Alexander Riazantsev vs Dmitry Bocharov
Alexander Riazantsev (41, GM, RUS) and Dmitry Bocharov (44, GM, RUS) have met 10 times in classical OTB. They split decisive games at 1–1 with 8 draws — a 80% draw rate. Their last meeting at Kur Memorial_Rapid Grand-Prix of Russia 2026 drew. With current classical ratings of 2594 and 2551, the Elo model gives Riazantsev a 49% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2594 vs 2551 (Δ +43)
With Alexander Riazantsev as white
49% Alexander25% draw27% Dmitry
With Dmitry Bocharov as white
36% Alexander29% draw34% Dmitry
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexander Riazantsev | Dmitry Bocharov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2594 | 2551 |
| Peak rating | 2714 · May 2012 | 2647 · Jan 2009 |
| Peak age | 27 | 27 |
| World rank now | #173 | #304 |
| World rank peak | #28 | #77 |
| Federation rank now | #11 | #15 |
| Games (career, STD) | 755 | 1,358 |
| Months active | 217 | 218 |
| % white wins | 50% | 59% |
| % black wins | 39% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2488 | 2559 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 98 | 109 |
Best Win
Alexander Riazantsev
Dmitry Bocharov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (27)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alexander Riazantsev
Dmitry Bocharov