Ivan Gorelov vs Danis Safin
Ivan Gorelov (22, RUS) and Danis Safin (24, RUS) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Safin leads the classical series 6–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 1726 and 1878, the Elo model gives Safin a 58% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1726 vs 1878 (Δ -152)
With Ivan Gorelov as white
26% Ivan16% draw58% Danis
With Danis Safin as white
19% Ivan14% draw68% Danis
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ivan Gorelov | Danis Safin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1726 | 1878 |
| Peak rating | 1726 · Mar 2024 | 1890 · May 2018 |
| Peak age | 20 | 16 |
| World rank now | #92,987 | #50,456 |
| World rank peak | #80,564 | #46,846 |
| Federation rank now | #4,245 | #1,621 |
| Games (career, STD) | 250 | 175 |
| Months active | 143 | 143 |
| % white wins | 28% | 46% |
| % black wins | 34% | 40% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Ivan Gorelov
Danis Safin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ivan Gorelov
Danis Safin