Sergey Raspopov vs Alexander Sazonov
Sergey Raspopov (34, UKR) and Alexander Sazonov (58, UKR) have never met in classical OTB, but played 14 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 41 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2122 and 1926, the Elo model gives Raspopov a 72% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2122 vs 1926 (Δ +196)
With Sergey Raspopov as white
72% Sergey14% draw14% Alexander
With Alexander Sazonov as white
63% Sergey16% draw20% Alexander
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Sergey Raspopov | Alexander Sazonov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2122 | 1926 |
| Peak rating | 2122 · Jun 2018 | 1989 · May 2016 |
| Peak age | 26 | 48 |
| World rank now | #15,636 | #40,341 |
| World rank peak | #15,636 | #32,862 |
| Federation rank now | #336 | #526 |
| Games (career, STD) | 35 | 95 |
| Months active | 180 | 180 |
| % white wins | 61% | 50% |
| % black wins | 51% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 38 |
Best Win
Sergey Raspopov
Alexander Sazonov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (14)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Sergey Raspopov
Alexander Sazonov