Zoltan Sarosi vs Richard Keresztes
Zoltan Sarosi (68, IM, HUN) and Richard Keresztes (41, FM, HUN) have met 17 times in classical OTB. All 17 games ended in a draw — a 100% draw rate. Their last meeting at City founder's Cup 2017 drew. With current classical ratings of 2188 and 2176, the Elo model gives Sarosi a 45% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2188 vs 2176 (Δ +12)
With Zoltan Sarosi as white
45% Zoltan23% draw32% Richard
With Richard Keresztes as white
34% Zoltan25% draw41% Richard
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Zoltan Sarosi | Richard Keresztes | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2188 | 2176+3 |
| Peak rating | 2377 · Apr 2007 | 2323 · Apr 2007 |
| Peak age | 49 | 22 |
| World rank now | #9,292 | #9,512 |
| World rank peak | #2,852 | #4,412 |
| Federation rank now | #333 | #283 |
| Games (career, STD) | 505 | 633 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 33% | 42% |
| % black wins | 31% | 34% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2186 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 7 |
Best Win
Zoltan Sarosi
Richard Keresztes
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (18)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Zoltan Sarosi
Richard Keresztes