Ekaterina Goltseva vs Margarita Lysenko
Ekaterina Goltseva (24, FM, RUS) and Margarita Lysenko (27, WIM, RUS) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 12 rapid/blitz games. Goltseva leads the classical series 1–0 (5 draws). With current classical ratings of 2349 and 2258, the Elo model gives Goltseva a 57% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2349 vs 2258 (Δ +91)
With Ekaterina Goltseva as white
57% Ekaterina20% draw22% Margarita
With Margarita Lysenko as white
46% Ekaterina24% draw30% Margarita
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ekaterina Goltseva | Margarita Lysenko | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2349 | 2258 |
| Peak rating | 2393 · Jan 2025 | 2290 · Dec 2019 |
| Peak age | 23 | 20 |
| World rank now | #2,735 | #5,377 |
| World rank peak | #1,876 | #4,623 |
| Federation rank now | #127 | #200 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,067 | 673 |
| Months active | 172 | 166 |
| % white wins | 56% | 50% |
| % black wins | 47% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2319 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 263 | 0 |
Best Win
Ekaterina Goltseva
Margarita Lysenko
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (18)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ekaterina Goltseva
Margarita Lysenko