Anatolij B. Kasantsev vs Mikhail Geranichev
Anatolij B. Kasantsev (87, FM, RUS) and Mikhail Geranichev (41, RUS) have met 17 times in classical OTB. Geranichev leads with 6 wins to 3, with 8 draws — a 47% draw rate. Their last meeting at CFR_Rapid_Open_2019 saw Geranichev prevail. With current classical ratings of 1930 and 1944, the Elo model gives Geranichev a 36% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1930 vs 1944 (Δ -14)
With Anatolij B. Kasantsev as white
42% Anatolij22% draw36% Mikhail
With Mikhail Geranichev as white
33% Anatolij21% draw47% Mikhail
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Anatolij B. Kasantsev | Mikhail Geranichev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1930 | 1944 |
| Peak rating | 2199 · Apr 2004 | 2129 · Apr 2014 |
| Peak age | 65 | 29 |
| World rank now | #38,842 | #37,967 |
| World rank peak | #13,466 | #16,357 |
| Federation rank now | #1,128 | #1,055 |
| Games (career, STD) | 956 | 1,014 |
| Months active | 220 | 196 |
| % white wins | 45% | 49% |
| % black wins | 43% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1656 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 52 |
Best Win
Anatolij B. Kasantsev
Mikhail Geranichev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (21)
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
Mikhail Geranichev