Alexey Sarana vs Nikita Afanasiev
Alexey Sarana (26, GM, SRB) and Nikita Afanasiev (26, GM, RUS) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 16 rapid/blitz games. Sarana leads the classical series 3–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2664 and 2549, the Elo model gives Sarana a 60% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2664 vs 2549 (Δ +115)
With Alexey Sarana as white
60% Alexey21% draw19% Nikita
With Nikita Afanasiev as white
49% Alexey25% draw26% Nikita
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexey Sarana | Nikita Afanasiev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2664+6 | 2549+8 |
| Peak rating | 2717 · Jun 2024 | 2583 · Jun 2022 |
| Peak age | 24 | 22 |
| World rank now | #52 | #317 |
| World rank peak | #24 | #272 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #17 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,556 | 1,324 |
| Months active | 186 | 178 |
| % white wins | 55% | 66% |
| % black wins | 46% | 60% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2649 | 2524 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 210 | 592 |
Best Win
Alexey Sarana
Nikita Afanasiev
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 Sarana
Nikita Afanasiev