Alexey Grachev vs Maksim Minachev
Alexey Grachev (21, IM, FID) and Maksim Minachev (21, RUS) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 14 rapid/blitz games. Grachev leads the classical series 3–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2458 and 2111, the Elo model gives Grachev a 85% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2458 vs 2111 (Δ +347)
With Alexey Grachev as white
85% Alexey11% draw5% Maksim
With Maksim Minachev as white
79% Alexey13% draw8% Maksim
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexey Grachev | Maksim Minachev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2458 | 2111 |
| Peak rating | 2458 · Apr 2026 | 2138 · Jun 2021 |
| Peak age | 21 | 16 |
| World rank now | #939 | #14,005 |
| World rank peak | #936 | #12,093 |
| Federation rank now | #32 | #478 |
| Games (career, STD) | 699 | 358 |
| Months active | 140 | 142 |
| % white wins | 56% | 58% |
| % black wins | 50% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2464 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 141 | 35 |
Best Win
Alexey Grachev
Maksim Minachev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (20)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alexey Grachev
Maksim Minachev