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Tomas Engkvist vs Ihor Sarantsev

Tomas Engkvist (16, NOR) and Ihor Sarantsev (50, NOR) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 10 rapid/blitz games. Engkvist leads the classical series 5–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1974 and 1729, the Elo model gives Engkvist a 78% chance of winning a classical game with white.

Head-to-Head Score

If they played today · Classical

Based on current Elo: 1974 vs 1729 +245)
With Tomas Engkvist as white
78% Tomas11% draw11% Ihor
With Ihor Sarantsev as white
70% Tomas13% draw16% Ihor

Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.

Career Compare

Tomas EngkvistIhor Sarantsev
Current rating (STD)19741729
Peak rating1974 · Apr 20261740 · Nov 2024
Peak age1648
World rank now#31,868#103,273
World rank peak#31,496#89,929
Federation rank now#308#1,005
Games (career, STD)13638
Months active5131
% white wins62%45%
% black wins56%49%
TPR last 12m (STD)1933
Activity 12m (games)1406

Best Win

Tomas Engkvist
Ihor Sarantsev

Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context

All Meetings (16)

Common Opponents

Tournaments Both Played

Cohort Position

Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).

Tomas Engkvist
Ihor Sarantsev

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