Dmitry Goltsev vs Maksim Zhukov
Dmitry Goltsev (26, FM, RUS) and Maksim Zhukov (21, FM, RUS) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 10 rapid/blitz games. Goltsev leads the classical series 2–0 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2155 and 1901, the Elo model gives Goltsev a 78% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2155 vs 1901 (Δ +254)
With Dmitry Goltsev as white
78% Dmitry12% draw10% Maksim
With Maksim Zhukov as white
71% Dmitry14% draw15% Maksim
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Dmitry Goltsev | Maksim Zhukov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2155 | 1901 |
| Peak rating | 2341 · Feb 2019 | 2174 · Dec 2019 |
| Peak age | 19 | 14 |
| World rank now | #10,918 | #45,067 |
| World rank peak | #3,589 | #11,410 |
| Federation rank now | #389 | #1,441 |
| Games (career, STD) | 874 | 546 |
| Months active | 177 | 143 |
| % white wins | 60% | 53% |
| % black wins | 56% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2127 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 284 | 0 |
Best Win
Dmitry Goltsev
Maksim Zhukov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (16)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Dmitry Goltsev
Maksim Zhukov