Damir Volarov vs Zeynep Ciftci
Damir Volarov (58, SRB) and Zeynep Ciftci (20, WFM, TUR) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Ciftci leads the classical series 4–2 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1843 and 2001, the Elo model gives Ciftci a 58% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1843 vs 2001 (Δ -158)
With Damir Volarov as white
24% Damir17% draw58% Zeynep
With Zeynep Ciftci as white
18% Damir14% draw68% Zeynep
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Damir Volarov | Zeynep Ciftci | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1843 | 2001 |
| Peak rating | 2164 · Nov 2013 | 2275 · Apr 2022 |
| Peak age | 45 | 16 |
| World rank now | #62,840 | #27,348 |
| World rank peak | #13,092 | #4,893 |
| Federation rank now | #1,949 | #330 |
| Games (career, STD) | 216 | 497 |
| Months active | 165 | 124 |
| % white wins | 25% | 55% |
| % black wins | 27% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1752 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 9 |
Best Win
Damir Volarov
Zeynep Ciftci
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Damir Volarov
Zeynep Ciftci