Denis Penza vs Alexandr Zaborskii
Denis Penza (38, UKR) and Alexandr Zaborskii (45, UKR) have never met in classical OTB, but played 11 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 40 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1910 and 1792, the Elo model gives Penza a 63% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1910 vs 1792 (Δ +118)
With Denis Penza as white
63% Denis15% draw22% Alexandr
With Alexandr Zaborskii as white
53% Denis18% draw29% Alexandr
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Denis Penza | Alexandr Zaborskii | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1910 | 1792 |
| Peak rating | 2019 · Sep 2018 | 1792 · Sep 2013 |
| Peak age | 30 | 32 |
| World rank now | #45,705 | #76,741 |
| World rank peak | #27,409 | #60,104 |
| Federation rank now | #490 | #778 |
| Games (career, STD) | 378 | 29 |
| Months active | 193 | 154 |
| % white wins | 50% | 52% |
| % black wins | 43% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1846 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 224 | 0 |
Best Win
Denis Penza
Alexandr Zaborskii
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (11)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Denis Penza
Alexandr Zaborskii