Boris Kantsler vs Ilay Zakin
Boris Kantsler (64, GM, ISR) and Ilay Zakin (15, FM, ISR) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 7 rapid/blitz games. Kantsler leads the classical series 2–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2348 and 2362, the Elo model gives Zakin a 33% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2348 vs 2362 (Δ -14)
With Boris Kantsler as white
40% Boris27% draw33% Ilay
With Ilay Zakin as white
30% Boris25% draw44% Ilay
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Boris Kantsler | Ilay Zakin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2348 | 2362 |
| Peak rating | 2526 · Oct 2001 | 2362 · May 2026 |
| Peak age | 39 | 15 |
| World rank now | #2,758 | #2,419 |
| World rank peak | #357 | #2,419 |
| Federation rank now | #77 | #71 |
| Games (career, STD) | 917 | 436 |
| Months active | 218 | 63 |
| % white wins | 57% | 60% |
| % black wins | 49% | 54% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2336 | 2067 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 211 | 211 |
Best Win
Boris Kantsler
Ilay Zakin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Boris Kantsler
Ilay Zakin