Andrey Kotchnev vs Sergey Baranov
Andrey Kotchnev (52, RUS) and Sergey Baranov (49, RUS) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Kotchnev leads with 2 wins to 1, with 7 draws — a 70% draw rate. Their last meeting at UR Cup 2026 blz (SCK st. 3) saw Baranov prevail. With current classical ratings of 1960 and 1969, the Elo model gives Baranov a 35% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1960 vs 1969 (Δ -9)
With Andrey Kotchnev as white
43% Andrey22% draw35% Sergey
With Sergey Baranov as white
33% Andrey21% draw46% Sergey
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Andrey Kotchnev | Sergey Baranov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1960 | 1969 |
| Peak rating | 2153 · Jan 2008 | 2132 · Mar 2018 |
| Peak age | 34 | 41 |
| World rank now | #34,850 | #32,891 |
| World rank peak | #14,972 | #15,103 |
| Federation rank now | #977 | #938 |
| Games (career, STD) | 408 | 137 |
| Months active | 194 | 180 |
| % white wins | 57% | 70% |
| % black wins | 53% | 71% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1885 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 170 | 125 |
Best Win
Andrey Kotchnev
Sergey Baranov
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
Sergey Baranov