Alexander Sotsky vs Veronika Minina
Alexander Sotsky (59, IM, ISR) and Veronika Minina (38, WFM, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 19 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 76 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2317 and 2057, the Elo model gives Sotsky a 78% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2317 vs 2057 (Δ +260)
With Alexander Sotsky as white
78% Alexander13% draw9% Veronika
With Veronika Minina as white
71% Alexander15% draw14% Veronika
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexander Sotsky | Veronika Minina | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2317 | 2057 |
| Peak rating | 2412 · Jan 2012 | 2172 · Apr 2009 |
| Peak age | 45 | 21 |
| World rank now | #3,564 | #25,135 |
| World rank peak | #1,688 | #13,077 |
| Federation rank now | #94 | #2,284 |
| Games (career, STD) | 117 | 275 |
| Months active | 217 | 208 |
| % white wins | 62% | 47% |
| % black wins | 53% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2014 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 46 | 195 |
Best Win
Alexander Sotsky
Veronika Minina
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (19)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alexander Sotsky
Veronika Minina