Vasily Usmanov vs Alexei Saveliev
Vasily Usmanov (30, IM, RUS) and Alexei Saveliev (29, IM, RUS) have met 11 times in classical OTB. Usmanov leads with 8 wins to 0, with 3 draws — a 27% draw rate. Their last meeting at St. Petersburg 94th Championship Final, Men saw Usmanov prevail. With current classical ratings of 2450 and 2348, the Elo model gives Usmanov a 58% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2450 vs 2348 (Δ +102)
With Vasily Usmanov as white
58% Vasily21% draw21% Alexei
With Alexei Saveliev as white
47% Vasily25% draw28% Alexei
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vasily Usmanov | Alexei Saveliev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2450 | 2348 |
| Peak rating | 2484 · Feb 2018 | 2403 · Jul 2017 |
| Peak age | 22 | 20 |
| World rank now | #1,125 | #2,792 |
| World rank peak | #938 | #2,061 |
| Federation rank now | #69 | #125 |
| Games (career, STD) | 933 | 719 |
| Months active | 192 | 182 |
| % white wins | 59% | 50% |
| % black wins | 48% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 51 | 0 |
Best Win
Vasily Usmanov
Alexei Saveliev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (36)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vasily Usmanov
Alexei Saveliev