Despina Papaefstratiou vs Zinaida Kotanidou
Despina Papaefstratiou (25, GRE) and Zinaida Kotanidou (24, GRE) have met 5 times in classical OTB. Papaefstratiou leads the classical series 3–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 1607 and 1513, the Elo model gives Papaefstratiou a 61% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1607 vs 1513 (Δ +94)
With Despina Papaefstratiou as white
61% Despina14% draw25% Zinaida
With Zinaida Kotanidou as white
50% Despina16% draw33% Zinaida
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Despina Papaefstratiou | Zinaida Kotanidou | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1607 | 1513 |
| Peak rating | 1607 · Mar 2024 | 1513 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 23 | 22 |
| World rank now | #134,628 | #161,530 |
| World rank peak | #83,928 | #119,343 |
| Federation rank now | #1,718 | #2,460 |
| Games (career, STD) | 401 | 154 |
| Months active | 170 | 134 |
| % white wins | 41% | 47% |
| % black wins | 39% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Despina Papaefstratiou
Zinaida Kotanidou
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Despina Papaefstratiou
Zinaida Kotanidou