Sanal Boskhomdzhiev vs Nikolay Karuev
Sanal Boskhomdzhiev (42, RUS) and Nikolay Karuev (69, RUS) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Karuev leads the classical series 3–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 1837 and 1889, the Elo model gives Karuev a 42% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1837 vs 1889 (Δ -52)
With Sanal Boskhomdzhiev as white
37% Sanal22% draw42% Nikolay
With Nikolay Karuev as white
29% Sanal18% draw53% Nikolay
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Sanal Boskhomdzhiev | Nikolay Karuev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1837 | 1889 |
| Peak rating | 1872 · Apr 2008 | 1889 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 24 | 67 |
| World rank now | #66,681 | #52,205 |
| World rank peak | #42,167 | #44,946 |
| Federation rank now | #3,231 | #2,473 |
| Games (career, STD) | 61 | 122 |
| Months active | 188 | 198 |
| % white wins | 32% | 42% |
| % black wins | 29% | 33% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Sanal Boskhomdzhiev
Nikolay Karuev
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).
Sanal Boskhomdzhiev
Nikolay Karuev