Mikhail Demidov vs Alexey Sarana
Mikhail Demidov (34, GM, FID) and Alexey Sarana (26, GM, SRB) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 15 rapid/blitz games. Demidov leads the classical series 1–0 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2523 and 2664, the Elo model gives Sarana a 53% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2523 vs 2664 (Δ -141)
With Mikhail Demidov as white
24% Mikhail23% draw53% Alexey
With Alexey Sarana as white
17% Mikhail19% draw64% Alexey
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mikhail Demidov | Alexey Sarana | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2523 | 2664+6 |
| Peak rating | 2587 · Jun 2023 | 2717 · Jun 2024 |
| Peak age | 31 | 24 |
| World rank now | #445 | #52 |
| World rank peak | #242 | #24 |
| Federation rank now | #19 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 913 | 1,556 |
| Months active | 206 | 186 |
| % white wins | 56% | 55% |
| % black wins | 52% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2365 | 2649 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 44 | 223 |
Best Win
Mikhail Demidov
Alexey Sarana
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (20)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Mikhail Demidov
Alexey Sarana