Konstantin Sakaev vs Dmitry Bocharov
Konstantin Sakaev (52, GM, RUS) and Dmitry Bocharov (44, GM, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 7 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 63 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2535 and 2551, the Elo model gives Bocharov a 33% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2535 vs 2551 (Δ -16)
With Konstantin Sakaev as white
38% Konstantin29% draw33% Dmitry
With Dmitry Bocharov as white
30% Konstantin26% draw44% Dmitry
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Konstantin Sakaev | Dmitry Bocharov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2535 | 2551 |
| Peak rating | 2677 · Jan 2005 | 2647 · Jan 2009 |
| Peak age | 31 | 27 |
| World rank now | #389 | #304 |
| World rank peak | #27 | #77 |
| Federation rank now | #20 | #15 |
| Games (career, STD) | 392 | 1,358 |
| Months active | 217 | 218 |
| % white wins | 47% | 59% |
| % black wins | 33% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2475 | 2559 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 58 | 109 |
Best Win
Konstantin Sakaev
Dmitry Bocharov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Konstantin Sakaev
Dmitry Bocharov