Denis Mandzhiev vs Basang Zotkaev
Denis Mandzhiev (18, RUS) and Basang Zotkaev (22, RUS) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 5 rapid/blitz games. Zotkaev leads the classical series 1–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 1443 and 1791, the Elo model gives Zotkaev a 81% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1443 vs 1791 (Δ -348)
With Denis Mandzhiev as white
10% Denis9% draw81% Basang
With Basang Zotkaev as white
6% Denis8% draw86% Basang
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Denis Mandzhiev | Basang Zotkaev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1443 | 1791 |
| Peak rating | 1443 · Mar 2024 | 1791 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 16 | 20 |
| World rank now | #149,725 | #70,621 |
| World rank peak | #122,948 | #69,161 |
| Federation rank now | #8,950 | #2,923 |
| Games (career, STD) | 114 | 120 |
| Months active | 131 | 132 |
| % white wins | 40% | 47% |
| % black wins | 35% | 41% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Denis Mandzhiev
Basang Zotkaev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Denis Mandzhiev
Basang Zotkaev