Erik Santarius vs Vladimir Belous
Erik Santarius (39, IM, USA) and Vladimir Belous (33, GM, RUS) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Belous leads the classical series 3–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2326 and 2484, the Elo model gives Belous a 56% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2326 vs 2484 (Δ -158)
With Erik Santarius as white
22% Erik21% draw56% Vladimir
With Vladimir Belous as white
16% Erik18% draw66% Vladimir
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Erik Santarius | Vladimir Belous | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2326 | 2484 |
| Peak rating | 2411 · Mar 2019 | 2587 · May 2017 |
| Peak age | 32 | 24 |
| World rank now | #3,476 | #710 |
| World rank peak | #1,956 | #267 |
| Federation rank now | #154 | #43 |
| Games (career, STD) | 763 | 1,465 |
| Months active | 195 | 207 |
| % white wins | 42% | 61% |
| % black wins | 42% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2415 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 88 |
Best Win
Erik Santarius
Vladimir Belous
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Erik Santarius
Vladimir Belous