Grigory Gusarov vs Nikolay Zharkov
Grigory Gusarov (35, IM, RUS) and Nikolay Zharkov (23, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 20 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 72 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2354 and 2215, the Elo model gives Gusarov a 64% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2354 vs 2215 (Δ +139)
With Grigory Gusarov as white
64% Grigory18% draw18% Nikolay
With Nikolay Zharkov as white
54% Grigory21% draw25% Nikolay
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Grigory Gusarov | Nikolay Zharkov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2354 | 2215-1 |
| Peak rating | 2409 · Sep 2010 | 2249 · Dec 2023 |
| Peak age | 19 | 20 |
| World rank now | #3,266 | #7,380 |
| World rank peak | #2,018 | #5,679 |
| Federation rank now | #269 | #294 |
| Games (career, STD) | 311 | 282 |
| Months active | 200 | 126 |
| % white wins | 60% | 58% |
| % black wins | 52% | 54% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2180 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 18 | 303 |
Best Win
Grigory Gusarov
Nikolay Zharkov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (20)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Grigory Gusarov
Nikolay Zharkov