Andrey Kotchnev vs Anatoliy Sazonov
Andrey Kotchnev (52, RUS) and Anatoliy Sazonov (74, RUS) have met 12 times in classical OTB. They split decisive games at 5–5 with 2 draws — a 17% draw rate. Their last meeting at Memorial Oshchepkova rpd 2024 saw Kotchnev prevail. With current classical ratings of 1960 and 1905, the Elo model gives Kotchnev a 53% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1960 vs 1905 (Δ +55)
With Andrey Kotchnev as white
53% Andrey19% draw28% Anatoliy
With Anatoliy Sazonov as white
42% Andrey22% draw36% Anatoliy
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Andrey Kotchnev | Anatoliy Sazonov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1960 | 1905 |
| Peak rating | 2153 · Jan 2008 | 2030 · Apr 2013 |
| Peak age | 34 | 61 |
| World rank now | #34,850 | #44,026 |
| World rank peak | #14,972 | #26,336 |
| Federation rank now | #977 | #1,451 |
| Games (career, STD) | 408 | 661 |
| Months active | 194 | 192 |
| % white wins | 57% | 48% |
| % black wins | 53% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 170 | 35 |
Best Win
Andrey Kotchnev
Anatoliy Sazonov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (86)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Andrey Kotchnev
Anatoliy Sazonov