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 (Δ +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 Engkvist | Ihor Sarantsev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1974 | 1729 |
| Peak rating | 1974 · Apr 2026 | 1740 · Nov 2024 |
| Peak age | 16 | 48 |
| World rank now | #31,868 | #103,273 |
| World rank peak | #31,496 | #89,929 |
| Federation rank now | #308 | #1,005 |
| Games (career, STD) | 136 | 38 |
| Months active | 51 | 31 |
| % white wins | 62% | 45% |
| % black wins | 56% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1933 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 140 | 6 |
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