Leif Inge Nilsen vs Ihor Sarantsev
Leif Inge Nilsen (49, NOR) and Ihor Sarantsev (50, NOR) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 9 rapid/blitz games. Sarantsev leads the classical series 2–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1618 and 1729, the Elo model gives Sarantsev a 52% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1618 vs 1729 (Δ -111)
With Leif Inge Nilsen as white
31% Leif17% draw52% Ihor
With Ihor Sarantsev as white
23% Leif14% draw63% Ihor
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Leif Inge Nilsen | Ihor Sarantsev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1618 | 1729 |
| Peak rating | 1650 · Apr 2024 | 1740 · Nov 2024 |
| Peak age | 47 | 48 |
| World rank now | #139,498 | #103,273 |
| World rank peak | #91,214 | #89,929 |
| Federation rank now | #1,398 | #1,005 |
| Games (career, STD) | 143 | 38 |
| Months active | 114 | 31 |
| % white wins | 44% | 45% |
| % black wins | 44% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1469 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 53 | 6 |
Best Win
Leif Inge Nilsen
Ihor Sarantsev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (11)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Leif Inge Nilsen
Ihor Sarantsev