Dmitry Sarangov vs Basang Zotkaev
Dmitry Sarangov (34, RUS) and Basang Zotkaev (22, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 8 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 16 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2133 and 1791, the Elo model gives Sarangov a 85% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2133 vs 1791 (Δ +342)
With Dmitry Sarangov as white
85% Dmitry9% draw6% Basang
With Basang Zotkaev as white
80% Dmitry11% draw9% Basang
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Dmitry Sarangov | Basang Zotkaev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2133 | 1791 |
| Peak rating | 2151 · Mar 2012 | 1791 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 20 | 20 |
| World rank now | #13,029 | #70,621 |
| World rank peak | #11,753 | #69,161 |
| Federation rank now | #655 | #2,923 |
| Games (career, STD) | 162 | 120 |
| Months active | 196 | 132 |
| % white wins | 64% | 47% |
| % black wins | 62% | 41% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Dmitry Sarangov
Basang Zotkaev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Dmitry Sarangov
Basang Zotkaev