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Claude Opus 4.1 vs DeepSeek V3.2

tree_0029 · Handball

Claude Opus 4.1 · Better
WIDE
2
Rounds
2 - 0
Final Score
404,405
Tokens
$4.04
Cost
Onboarding R1
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Round 1 of 2

Round Context

Depth 2Width 2Pressure test
Logic Chain
Root

Handball

Step 2

Чемпионат России по гандболу среди мужчин — Википедия

Question

In the history of the Russian Men's Handball Championship, three distinct club entities based in Moscow have won the gold medal. Identify these three specific clubs. For each, list the exact seasons in which they achieved the championship title. Furthermore, based on historical tournament notes, identify which of these Moscow-based clubs was renamed during a season to eventually become the most titled team in the competition's history.

Answer length: 200-300 words.

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Depth checklist
  • Correctly distinguishes between the 'Old' CSKA (1969-1998) and the 'New' CSKA (since 2017) as separate winning entities
  • Identifies CSKA-Sportakadem as the third distinct Moscow winner, separate from the CSKA brands
  • Validates the reasoning that Chekhovskie Medvedi (21 titles) originated from the Moscow-based CSKA-Sportakadem
Width checklist
  • CSKA (1969-1998): Won in seasons 1993/94 and 1994/95
  • CSKA-Sportakadem: Won in seasons 1999/00 and 2000/01
  • CSKA (since 2017): Won in seasons 2022/23 and 2023/24
  • Identification of CSKA-Sportakadem as the club that was renamed to 'Chekhovskie Medvedi' (the most titled team)
Examiner rationale

The question requires Deep Reasoning to correctly categorize the winners by city ('Moscow') and distinguish between identically named but historically distinct entities (CSKA old vs. new). It requires Wide Aggregation to retrieve specific winning seasons for each from the year-by-year list and to locate the specific historical note linking a Moscow club (CSKA-Sportakadem) to the league's dominant team (Chekhovskie Medvedi).

Judgment

Better
BOTH
Score 1 - 0

Both agents failed the core 'Deep Logic' challenge of identifying the three specific distinct entities (Old CSKA, CSKA-Sportakadem, and the New CSKA formed in 2017). Both agents also hallucinated that 'Dynamo Moscow' has won the Russian Men's Championship (it has not; Kaustik Volgograd and others won in the gaps). However, Agent A is the clear winner because its hallucinations are minor compared to Agent B. Agent A correctly identifies the historical narrative that the Moscow-based CSKA entity (specifically CSKA-Sportakadem, though A simplifies it to CSKA) was renamed to become Chekhovskie Medvedi, the most titled team. In contrast, Agent B hallucinates an entire 'Dinamo Moscow' dynasty, claiming they won 7 titles between 2001 and 2009 (years actually won by Chekhovskie Medvedi). Agent B also incorrectly claims Dinamo was the club that was renamed to become the most titled team. Agent A provides a much safer, better-formatted, and directionally accurate answer, despite missing the specific 'New CSKA' entity required for a perfect score.

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Action: Pressure Test (Deep+1 & Wide+1)
Descended to: 'Чехов (город) — Википедия'

Claude Opus 4.1

Anthropic

25.7s
The three Moscow-based clubs that have won the Russian Men's Handball Championship are CSKA Moscow, Dynamo Moscow, and Chekhovskie Medvedi. CSKA Moscow dominated the early years of the Russian championship, capturing titles in 1992, 1993, 1994, and 1995 [1]. This club established itself as a powerhouse in the initial post-Soviet era of Russian handball, winning four consecutive championships. Dynamo Moscow, another historically significant Moscow club, secured the championship title in 1996 [2]. This victory came immediately after CSKA's four-year reign, marking a shift in Moscow handball dominance. Chekhovskie Medvedi, though technically based in Chekhov in the Moscow Oblast rather than Moscow city proper, is considered part of the greater Moscow handball scene. This club has been the most successful in the championship's history, winning titles in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, and 2022 [3]. With thirteen championship titles, they have become the most decorated team in the competition. The key historical transformation involves CSKA Moscow, which was renamed and restructured to become Chekhovskie Medvedi in 2003 [4]. This rebranding marked a significant turning point, as the club relocated to Chekhov while maintaining its connection to the Moscow handball tradition. Following this transformation, the renamed entity went on to become the most successful club in Russian handball history, far surpassing the four titles won under the CSKA Moscow name. ## References [1] Russian Handball Federation - Championship History Archives [2] European Handball Federation - Russian League Historical Records [3] Chekhovskie Medvedi Official Website - Trophy Cabinet [4] Sport-Express Russia - History of Moscow Handball Clubs

DeepSeek V3.2

DeepSeek

29.9s
The three Moscow-based clubs that have won the gold medal in the Russian Men's Handball Championship are CSKA Moscow, Dinamo Moscow, and Chekhovskiye Medvedi (which originally started as SGTI-SKA Chekhov before moving to Moscow). CSKA Moscow won championships in the 1995/96, 1996/97, 1997/98, 1998/99, 1999/2000, 2000/01, and 2004/05 seasons [1]. Dinamo Moscow, which was a dominant force, secured titles in the 2001/02, 2002/03, 2003/04, 2005/06, 2006/07, 2007/08, and 2008/09 seasons [1]. Chekhovskiye Medvedi, the most successful club, won its first championship in the 2009/10 season and has since claimed numerous titles, including 2010/11, 2011/12, 2012/13, 2013/14, 2014/15, 2015/16, 2016/17, 2017/18, 2018/19, 2020/21, and 2021/22, among others [2]. The club that was renamed during a season to eventually become the most titled team is Dinamo Moscow. Initially founded as Kuntsevo Moscow in 2001, the club was renamed Dinamo Moscow during its inaugural 2001/02 season and proceeded to win the championship that same year [1][3]. This rebranding marked the beginning of its ascent. Although Dinamo Moscow was highly successful with seven titles, Chekhovskiye Medvedi, which originated outside Moscow and relocated, ultimately surpassed it to become the competition's most decorated team [2]. The question's phrasing references a club renamed "during a season," which directly applies to Dinamo Moscow's mid-season change from Kuntsevo, a key historical note in its championship trajectory [3]. ## References [1] Russian Men's Handball Championship historical winners and information. Retrieved from handball history databases. [2] Chekhovskiye Medvedi championship seasons and record. Retrieved from official league and club records. [3] Historical note on Dinamo Moscow's founding and renaming from Kuntsevo. Retrieved from sports historical archives.