Alexander Sotsky vs Vasily Usmanov
Alexander Sotsky (59, IM, ISR) and Vasily Usmanov (30, IM, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 28 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 115 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2317 and 2450, the Elo model gives Usmanov a 52% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2317 vs 2450 (Δ -133)
With Alexander Sotsky as white
25% Alexander23% draw52% Vasily
With Vasily Usmanov as white
18% Alexander19% draw63% Vasily
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexander Sotsky | Vasily Usmanov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2317 | 2450 |
| Peak rating | 2412 · Jan 2012 | 2484 · Feb 2018 |
| Peak age | 45 | 22 |
| World rank now | #3,565 | #1,125 |
| World rank peak | #1,688 | #938 |
| Federation rank now | #94 | #69 |
| Games (career, STD) | 117 | 933 |
| Months active | 216 | 192 |
| % white wins | 62% | 59% |
| % black wins | 53% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2014 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 46 | 51 |
Best Win
Alexander Sotsky
Vasily Usmanov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (28)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alexander Sotsky
Vasily Usmanov