Anatolij B. Kasantsev vs Andrey Grachev
Anatolij B. Kasantsev (87, FM, RUS) and Andrey Grachev (28, FM, RUS) have met 14 times in classical OTB. They split decisive games at 4–4 with 6 draws — a 43% draw rate. Their last meeting at Lipetsk - the pearl of the center of Russia Blitz saw Grachev prevail. With current classical ratings of 1930 and 2146, the Elo model gives Grachev a 66% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1930 vs 2146 (Δ -216)
With Anatolij B. Kasantsev as white
18% Anatolij16% draw66% Andrey
With Andrey Grachev as white
12% Anatolij13% draw74% Andrey
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Anatolij B. Kasantsev | Andrey Grachev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1930 | 2146 |
| Peak rating | 2199 · Apr 2004 | 2325 · Oct 2016 |
| Peak age | 65 | 18 |
| World rank now | #38,842 | #11,165 |
| World rank peak | #13,466 | #4,076 |
| Federation rank now | #1,128 | #488 |
| Games (career, STD) | 956 | 817 |
| Months active | 220 | 185 |
| % white wins | 45% | 59% |
| % black wins | 43% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Anatolij B. Kasantsev
Andrey Grachev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (24)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Anatolij B. Kasantsev
Andrey Grachev