William Ovesen vs Ihor Sarantsev
William Ovesen (17, NOR) and Ihor Sarantsev (50, NOR) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 11 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 1868 and 1729, the Elo model gives Ovesen a 66% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1868 vs 1729 (Δ +139)
With William Ovesen as white
66% William14% draw20% Ihor
With Ihor Sarantsev as white
56% William17% draw27% Ihor
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| William Ovesen | Ihor Sarantsev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1868 | 1729 |
| Peak rating | 1882 · Jan 2026 | 1740 · Nov 2024 |
| Peak age | 17 | 48 |
| World rank now | #56,368 | #103,273 |
| World rank peak | #52,709 | #89,929 |
| Federation rank now | #516 | #1,005 |
| Games (career, STD) | 97 | 38 |
| Months active | 43 | 31 |
| % white wins | 60% | 45% |
| % black wins | 56% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1842 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 101 | 6 |
Best Win
William Ovesen
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).
William Ovesen
Ihor Sarantsev