Justin Sarkar vs Alexander Betaneli
Justin Sarkar (45, IM, USA) and Alexander Betaneli (51, FM, USA) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Sarkar leads the classical series 2–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2277 and 2209, the Elo model gives Sarkar a 54% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2277 vs 2209 (Δ +68)
With Justin Sarkar as white
54% Justin21% draw25% Alexander
With Alexander Betaneli as white
42% Justin25% draw33% Alexander
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Justin Sarkar | Alexander Betaneli | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2277 | 2209 |
| Peak rating | 2455 · Jan 2009 | 2318 · Oct 2008 |
| Peak age | 28 | 33 |
| World rank now | #4,826 | #7,672 |
| World rank peak | #1,217 | #4,275 |
| Federation rank now | #196 | #262 |
| Games (career, STD) | 2,208 | 772 |
| Months active | 220 | 218 |
| % white wins | 56% | 38% |
| % black wins | 44% | 35% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2224 | 2315 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 154 | 11 |
Best Win
Justin Sarkar
Alexander Betaneli
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).
Justin Sarkar
Alexander Betaneli