Denis Sakulo vs Semen Erastov
Denis Sakulo (24, FM, RUS) and Semen Erastov (21, RUS) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Sakulo leads with 9 wins to 0, with 1 draws — a 10% draw rate. Their last meeting at Cup of Minin_Open_2019 drew. With current classical ratings of 2229 and 1916, the Elo model gives Sakulo a 83% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2229 vs 1916 (Δ +313)
With Denis Sakulo as white
83% Denis11% draw7% Semen
With Semen Erastov as white
77% Denis13% draw11% Semen
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Denis Sakulo | Semen Erastov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2229 | 1916 |
| Peak rating | 2323 · Nov 2017 | 2114 · Apr 2020 |
| Peak age | 15 | 15 |
| World rank now | #7,102 | #41,801 |
| World rank peak | #4,236 | #13,918 |
| Federation rank now | #395 | #1,277 |
| Games (career, STD) | 543 | 442 |
| Months active | 170 | 151 |
| % white wins | 64% | 46% |
| % black wins | 53% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Denis Sakulo
Semen Erastov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Denis Sakulo
Semen Erastov