Alexander Riazantsev vs Ernesto Inarkiev
Alexander Riazantsev (41, GM, RUS) and Ernesto Inarkiev (41, GM, RUS) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 13 rapid/blitz games. Inarkiev leads the classical series 3–1 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2594 and 2653, the Elo model gives Inarkiev a 39% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2594 vs 2653 (Δ -59)
With Alexander Riazantsev as white
32% Alexander28% draw39% Ernesto
With Ernesto Inarkiev as white
25% Alexander24% draw51% Ernesto
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexander Riazantsev | Ernesto Inarkiev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2594 | 2653 |
| Peak rating | 2714 · May 2012 | 2732 · Sep 2016 |
| Peak age | 27 | 31 |
| World rank now | #173 | #62 |
| World rank peak | #28 | #25 |
| Federation rank now | #11 | #4 |
| Games (career, STD) | 755 | 1,066 |
| Months active | 217 | 219 |
| % white wins | 50% | 46% |
| % black wins | 39% | 34% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2488 | 2532 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 98 | 50 |
Best Win
Alexander Riazantsev
Ernesto Inarkiev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (21)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alexander Riazantsev
Ernesto Inarkiev