Sergey Sarmutkin vs Nikolay Karuev
Sergey Sarmutkin (61, RUS) and Nikolay Karuev (69, RUS) have met 5 times in classical OTB. Sarmutkin leads the classical series 4–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 1950 and 1889, the Elo model gives Sarmutkin a 54% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1950 vs 1889 (Δ +61)
With Sergey Sarmutkin as white
54% Sergey18% draw27% Nikolay
With Nikolay Karuev as white
43% Sergey22% draw35% Nikolay
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Sergey Sarmutkin | Nikolay Karuev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1950 | 1889 |
| Peak rating | 2156 · Jan 2005 | 1889 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 40 | 67 |
| World rank now | #43,578 | #52,205 |
| World rank peak | #18,818 | #44,946 |
| Federation rank now | #3,112 | #2,473 |
| Games (career, STD) | 163 | 122 |
| Months active | 203 | 198 |
| % white wins | 43% | 42% |
| % black wins | 45% | 33% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Sergey Sarmutkin
Nikolay Karuev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Sergey Sarmutkin
Nikolay Karuev