Arkadij Naiditsch vs Zahar Efimenko
Arkadij Naiditsch (41, GM, BUL) and Zahar Efimenko (41, GM, UKR) have met 12 times in classical OTB. Naiditsch leads with 3 wins to 2, with 7 draws — a 58% draw rate. Their last meeting at 1. Bundesliga 2014/15 rounds 9 - 11 drew. With current classical ratings of 2574 and 2548, the Elo model gives Naiditsch a 46% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2574 vs 2548 (Δ +26)
With Arkadij Naiditsch as white
46% Arkadij26% draw28% Zahar
With Zahar Efimenko as white
34% Arkadij29% draw37% Zahar
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Arkadij Naiditsch | Zahar Efimenko | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2574 | 2548-8 |
| Peak rating | 2737 · Dec 2013 | 2708 · Mar 2011 |
| Peak age | 28 | 26 |
| World rank now | #228 | #325 |
| World rank peak | #18 | #34 |
| Federation rank now | #3 | #18 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,630 | 982 |
| Months active | 219 | 216 |
| % white wins | 58% | 40% |
| % black wins | 44% | 33% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2520 | 2556 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 144 | 26 |
Best Win
Arkadij Naiditsch
Zahar Efimenko
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).
Arkadij Naiditsch
Zahar Efimenko