Robert Strukov vs Robert Safin
Robert Strukov (56, RUS) and Robert Safin (20, FM, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 32 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 50 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2385 and 2128, the Elo model gives Strukov a 78% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2385 vs 2128 (Δ +257)
With Robert Strukov as white
78% Robert13% draw9% Robert
With Robert Safin as white
70% Robert16% draw14% Robert
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Robert Strukov | Robert Safin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2385 | 2128 |
| Peak rating | 2389 · Jan 2001 | 2308 · Dec 2019 |
| Peak age | 31 | 13 |
| World rank now | #2,523 | #12,937 |
| World rank peak | #2,183 | #4,335 |
| Federation rank now | #352 | #447 |
| Games (career, STD) | 6 | 611 |
| Months active | 217 | 139 |
| % white wins | 70% | 59% |
| % black wins | 68% | 56% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2036 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 77 | 98 |
Best Win
Robert Strukov
Robert Safin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (32)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Robert Strukov
Robert Safin