Diana Preobrazhenskaya vs Victoria Merkulova
Diana Preobrazhenskaya (15, FM, FID) and Victoria Merkulova (16, RUS) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 9 rapid/blitz games. Merkulova leads the classical series 2–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2310 and 1947, the Elo model gives Preobrazhenskaya a 86% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2310 vs 1947 (Δ +363)
With Diana Preobrazhenskaya as white
86% Diana10% draw4% Victoria
With Victoria Merkulova as white
81% Diana11% draw7% Victoria
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Diana Preobrazhenskaya | Victoria Merkulova | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2310 | 1947 |
| Peak rating | 2310 · Apr 2026 | 1978 · May 2024 |
| Peak age | 15 | 14 |
| World rank now | #3,779 | #36,314 |
| World rank peak | #3,747 | #28,438 |
| Federation rank now | #85 | #976 |
| Games (career, STD) | 807 | 369 |
| Months active | 99 | 96 |
| % white wins | 59% | 51% |
| % black wins | 53% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2144 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 505 | 11 |
Best Win
Diana Preobrazhenskaya
Victoria Merkulova
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Diana Preobrazhenskaya
Victoria Merkulova