Timur Chekanov vs Grigoriy Saulin
Timur Chekanov (17, FID) and Grigoriy Saulin (15, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 13 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 143 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2182 and 1888, the Elo model gives Chekanov a 82% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2182 vs 1888 (Δ +294)
With Timur Chekanov as white
82% Timur11% draw8% Grigoriy
With Grigoriy Saulin as white
75% Timur13% draw12% Grigoriy
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Timur Chekanov | Grigoriy Saulin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2182 | 1888 |
| Peak rating | 2182 · May 2026 | 1888 · Aug 2025 |
| Peak age | 17 | 14 |
| World rank now | #9,178 | #51,127 |
| World rank peak | #9,178 | #48,624 |
| Federation rank now | #139 | #1,329 |
| Games (career, STD) | 675 | 248 |
| Months active | 106 | 101 |
| % white wins | 41% | 51% |
| % black wins | 43% | 41% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1987 | 1941 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 447 | 256 |
Best Win
Timur Chekanov
Grigoriy Saulin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (13)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Timur Chekanov
Grigoriy Saulin