Ilay Zakin vs Daniel Vardi
Ilay Zakin (15, FM, ISR) and Daniel Vardi (14, ISR) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 5 rapid/blitz games. Zakin leads the classical series 3–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2362 and 2000, the Elo model gives Zakin a 86% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2362 vs 2000 (Δ +362)
With Ilay Zakin as white
86% Ilay10% draw4% Daniel
With Daniel Vardi as white
81% Ilay12% draw7% Daniel
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ilay Zakin | Daniel Vardi | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2362 | 2000 |
| Peak rating | 2362 · May 2026 | 2158 · Dec 2024 |
| Peak age | 15 | 12 |
| World rank now | #2,419 | #27,495 |
| World rank peak | #2,419 | #10,356 |
| Federation rank now | #71 | #419 |
| Games (career, STD) | 436 | 372 |
| Months active | 63 | 63 |
| % white wins | 60% | 53% |
| % black wins | 54% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2067 | 1798 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 211 | 188 |
Best Win
Ilay Zakin
Daniel Vardi
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ilay Zakin
Daniel Vardi