Vahap Sanal vs Demre Kerigan
Vahap Sanal (28, GM, TUR) and Demre Kerigan (33, IM, TUR) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Sanal leads the classical series 3–2 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2549 and 2355, the Elo model gives Sanal a 71% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2549 vs 2355 (Δ +194)
With Vahap Sanal as white
71% Vahap17% draw13% Demre
With Demre Kerigan as white
61% Vahap20% draw19% Demre
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vahap Sanal | Demre Kerigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2549-2 | 2355+5 |
| Peak rating | 2608 · Nov 2023 | 2426 · Apr 2015 |
| Peak age | 25 | 22 |
| World rank now | #317 | #2,588 |
| World rank peak | #177 | #1,629 |
| Federation rank now | #4 | #37 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,967 | 1,076 |
| Months active | 191 | 195 |
| % white wins | 56% | 44% |
| % black wins | 49% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2529 | 2309 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 162 | 22 |
Best Win
Vahap Sanal
Demre Kerigan
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vahap Sanal
Demre Kerigan