Ekaterina Goltseva vs Alena Volchkova
Ekaterina Goltseva (24, FM, RUS) and Alena Volchkova (18, WFM, FID) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 10 rapid/blitz games. Goltseva leads the classical series 2–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2349 and 2040, the Elo model gives Goltseva a 82% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2349 vs 2040 (Δ +309)
With Ekaterina Goltseva as white
82% Ekaterina11% draw7% Alena
With Alena Volchkova as white
76% Ekaterina13% draw10% Alena
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ekaterina Goltseva | Alena Volchkova | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2349 | 2040 |
| Peak rating | 2393 · Jan 2025 | 2138 · Mar 2026 |
| Peak age | 23 | 18 |
| World rank now | #2,735 | #21,936 |
| World rank peak | #1,876 | #12,221 |
| Federation rank now | #127 | #209 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,067 | 604 |
| Months active | 172 | 127 |
| % white wins | 56% | 51% |
| % black wins | 47% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2319 | 2101 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 263 | 215 |
Best Win
Ekaterina Goltseva
Alena Volchkova
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).
Ekaterina Goltseva
Alena Volchkova