Anatoly Korolev vs Alexey Sotnikov
Anatoly Korolev (48, RUS) and Alexey Sotnikov (50, RUS) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Sotnikov leads the classical series 3–0 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 1846 and 1909, the Elo model gives Sotnikov a 43% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1846 vs 1909 (Δ -63)
With Anatoly Korolev as white
35% Anatoly21% draw43% Alexey
With Alexey Sotnikov as white
27% Anatoly18% draw55% Alexey
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Anatoly Korolev | Alexey Sotnikov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1846 | 1909 |
| Peak rating | 2351 · Jan 2011 | 2430 · Jul 2002 |
| Peak age | 33 | 26 |
| World rank now | #69,797 | #44,636 |
| World rank peak | #3,339 | #1,276 |
| Federation rank now | #3,853 | #1,175 |
| Games (career, STD) | 206 | 327 |
| Months active | 218 | 213 |
| % white wins | 23% | 25% |
| % black wins | 15% | 19% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Anatoly Korolev
Alexey Sotnikov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Anatoly Korolev
Alexey Sotnikov