Anatoliy Sazonov vs Igor Petukhov
Anatoliy Sazonov (74, RUS) and Igor Petukhov (62, RUS) have met 18 times in classical OTB. Sazonov leads with 10 wins to 4, with 4 draws — a 22% draw rate. Their last meeting at Memorial Oshchepkova rpd 2025 drew. With current classical ratings of 1905 and 1849, the Elo model gives Sazonov a 54% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1905 vs 1849 (Δ +56)
With Anatoliy Sazonov as white
54% Anatoliy18% draw28% Igor
With Igor Petukhov as white
42% Anatoliy22% draw36% Igor
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Anatoliy Sazonov | Igor Petukhov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1905 | 1849 |
| Peak rating | 2030 · Apr 2013 | 1861 · Oct 2024 |
| Peak age | 61 | 60 |
| World rank now | #44,026 | #61,682 |
| World rank peak | #26,336 | #47,423 |
| Federation rank now | #1,451 | #1,558 |
| Games (career, STD) | 661 | 512 |
| Months active | 192 | 173 |
| % white wins | 48% | 39% |
| % black wins | 42% | 39% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1792 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 35 | 169 |
Best Win
Anatoliy Sazonov
Igor Petukhov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (91)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Anatoliy Sazonov
Igor Petukhov