Vahap Sanal vs Alexey Sarana
Vahap Sanal (28, GM, TUR) and Alexey Sarana (26, GM, SRB) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 9 rapid/blitz games. Sarana leads the classical series 3–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2549 and 2664, the Elo model gives Sarana a 49% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2549 vs 2664 (Δ -115)
With Vahap Sanal as white
26% Vahap25% draw49% Alexey
With Alexey Sarana as white
19% Vahap21% draw60% Alexey
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vahap Sanal | Alexey Sarana | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2549-2 | 2664+6 |
| Peak rating | 2608 · Nov 2023 | 2717 · Jun 2024 |
| Peak age | 25 | 24 |
| World rank now | #317 | #52 |
| World rank peak | #177 | #24 |
| Federation rank now | #4 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,967 | 1,556 |
| Months active | 191 | 186 |
| % white wins | 56% | 55% |
| % black wins | 49% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2527 | 2649 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 164 | 223 |
Best Win
Vahap Sanal
Alexey Sarana
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).
Vahap Sanal
Alexey Sarana