Nikolay Karuev vs Sanal Sangadzhi-Goriaev
Nikolay Karuev (69, RUS) and Sanal Sangadzhi-Goriaev (53, RUS) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Karuev leads the classical series 4–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1889 and 1756, the Elo model gives Karuev a 65% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1889 vs 1756 (Δ +133)
With Nikolay Karuev as white
65% Nikolay15% draw20% Sanal
With Sanal Sangadzhi-Goriaev as white
55% Nikolay17% draw28% Sanal
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikolay Karuev | Sanal Sangadzhi-Goriaev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1889 | 1756 |
| Peak rating | 1889 · Mar 2024 | 1756 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 67 | 51 |
| World rank now | #52,205 | #93,325 |
| World rank peak | #44,946 | #50,442 |
| Federation rank now | #2,473 | #4,917 |
| Games (career, STD) | 122 | 52 |
| Months active | 199 | 195 |
| % white wins | 42% | 29% |
| % black wins | 33% | 11% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Nikolay Karuev
Sanal Sangadzhi-Goriaev
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).
Nikolay Karuev
Sanal Sangadzhi-Goriaev