Mikhail A Leonov vs Alexey Sotnikov
Mikhail A Leonov (66, RUS) and Alexey Sotnikov (50, RUS) have met 11 times in classical OTB. Leonov leads with 3 wins to 1, with 7 draws — a 64% draw rate. Their last meeting at Open semifinal Championship of Tula Region saw Sotnikov prevail. With current classical ratings of 1950 and 1909, the Elo model gives Leonov a 51% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1950 vs 1909 (Δ +41)
With Mikhail A Leonov as white
51% Mikhail19% draw30% Alexey
With Alexey Sotnikov as white
39% Mikhail23% draw38% Alexey
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mikhail A Leonov | Alexey Sotnikov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1950 | 1909 |
| Peak rating | 2449 · Jul 2002 | 2430 · Jul 2002 |
| Peak age | 42 | 26 |
| World rank now | #34,322 | #44,636 |
| World rank peak | #1,003 | #1,276 |
| Federation rank now | #1,060 | #1,175 |
| Games (career, STD) | 304 | 327 |
| Months active | 213 | 213 |
| % white wins | 23% | 25% |
| % black wins | 25% | 19% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Mikhail A Leonov
Alexey Sotnikov
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).
Mikhail A Leonov
Alexey Sotnikov