Maksim Sadekov vs Arseni EST Nikitin
Maksim Sadekov (19, EST) and Arseni EST Nikitin (20, EST) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 9 rapid/blitz games. Nikitin leads the classical series 2–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 1902 and 1913, the Elo model gives Nikitin a 36% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1902 vs 1913 (Δ -11)
With Maksim Sadekov as white
43% Maksim22% draw36% Arseni
With Arseni EST Nikitin as white
33% Maksim21% draw46% Arseni
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Maksim Sadekov | Arseni EST Nikitin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1902 | 1913 |
| Peak rating | 2113 · Sep 2022 | 1931 · May 2024 |
| Peak age | 15 | 18 |
| World rank now | #46,602 | #45,260 |
| World rank peak | #13,646 | #38,300 |
| Federation rank now | #76 | #67 |
| Games (career, STD) | 333 | 230 |
| Months active | 123 | 111 |
| % white wins | 53% | 53% |
| % black wins | 47% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 7 | 6 |
Best Win
Maksim Sadekov
Arseni EST Nikitin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (14)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Maksim Sadekov
Arseni EST Nikitin