Ilsur Salakhov vs Aidar Sadykov
Ilsur Salakhov (57, RUS) and Aidar Sadykov (39, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 40 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 94 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2001 and 2237, the Elo model gives Sadykov a 68% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2001 vs 2237 (Δ -236)
With Ilsur Salakhov as white
16% Ilsur16% draw68% Aidar
With Aidar Sadykov as white
11% Ilsur13% draw76% Aidar
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ilsur Salakhov | Aidar Sadykov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2001 | 2237 |
| Peak rating | 2141 · Apr 2009 | 2286 · Apr 2003 |
| Peak age | 40 | 16 |
| World rank now | #31,016 | #8,373 |
| World rank peak | #14,661 | #6,454 |
| Federation rank now | #2,307 | #904 |
| Games (career, STD) | 77 | 29 |
| Months active | 185 | 209 |
| % white wins | 55% | 57% |
| % black wins | 46% | 56% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 50 | 145 |
Best Win
Ilsur Salakhov
Aidar Sadykov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (40)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ilsur Salakhov
Aidar Sadykov