Alexander Sotsky vs Yuriy V Isaev
Alexander Sotsky (59, IM, ISR) and Yuriy V Isaev (64, FID) have never met in classical OTB, but played 26 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 60 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2317 and 2126, the Elo model gives Sotsky a 71% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2317 vs 2126 (Δ +191)
With Alexander Sotsky as white
71% Alexander15% draw14% Yuriy
With Yuriy V Isaev as white
62% Alexander18% draw20% Yuriy
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexander Sotsky | Yuriy V Isaev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2317 | 2126+1 |
| Peak rating | 2412 · Jan 2012 | 2135 · Dec 2025 |
| Peak age | 45 | 63 |
| World rank now | #3,565 | #13,118 |
| World rank peak | #1,688 | #11,875 |
| Federation rank now | #94 | #164 |
| Games (career, STD) | 117 | 174 |
| Months active | 216 | 43 |
| % white wins | 62% | 57% |
| % black wins | 53% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2014 | 2094 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 46 | 320 |
Best Win
Alexander Sotsky
Yuriy V Isaev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (26)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alexander Sotsky
Yuriy V Isaev