Viktor Poddubnyi vs Dmitry Sarangov
Viktor Poddubnyi (47, FM, RUS) and Dmitry Sarangov (34, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 12 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 22 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2304 and 2133, the Elo model gives Poddubnyi a 69% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2304 vs 2133 (Δ +171)
With Viktor Poddubnyi as white
69% Viktor16% draw15% Dmitry
With Dmitry Sarangov as white
59% Viktor19% draw22% Dmitry
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Viktor Poddubnyi | Dmitry Sarangov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2304 | 2133 |
| Peak rating | 2362 · Apr 2004 | 2151 · Mar 2012 |
| Peak age | 25 | 20 |
| World rank now | #4,846 | #13,029 |
| World rank peak | #3,173 | #11,753 |
| Federation rank now | #471 | #655 |
| Games (career, STD) | 9 | 162 |
| Months active | 218 | 196 |
| % white wins | 66% | 64% |
| % black wins | 63% | 62% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 11 | 0 |
Best Win
Viktor Poddubnyi
Dmitry Sarangov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Viktor Poddubnyi
Dmitry Sarangov