Erik Santarius vs Alexander Velikanov
Erik Santarius (39, IM, USA) and Alexander Velikanov (29, IM, USA) have met 5 times in classical OTB. Santarius leads the classical series 3–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2326 and 2362, the Elo model gives Velikanov a 36% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2326 vs 2362 (Δ -36)
With Erik Santarius as white
36% Erik28% draw36% Alexander
With Alexander Velikanov as white
28% Erik24% draw48% Alexander
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Erik Santarius | Alexander Velikanov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2326 | 2362 |
| Peak rating | 2411 · Mar 2019 | 2415 · Oct 2023 |
| Peak age | 32 | 26 |
| World rank now | #3,476 | #2,419 |
| World rank peak | #1,956 | #1,556 |
| Federation rank now | #154 | #118 |
| Games (career, STD) | 763 | 565 |
| Months active | 195 | 187 |
| % white wins | 42% | 47% |
| % black wins | 42% | 39% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2090 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 4 |
Best Win
Erik Santarius
Alexander Velikanov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Erik Santarius
Alexander Velikanov