Ilnar Bigalin vs Sofia Korzhova
Ilnar Bigalin (22, RUS) and Sofia Korzhova (21, RUS) have met 20 times in classical OTB. Bigalin leads with 16 wins to 2, with 2 draws — a 10% draw rate. Their last meeting at Championship Tuimazy 2022 Blitz Men saw Bigalin prevail. With current classical ratings of 2009 and 1783, the Elo model gives Bigalin a 76% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2009 vs 1783 (Δ +226)
With Ilnar Bigalin as white
76% Ilnar12% draw12% Sofia
With Sofia Korzhova as white
68% Ilnar14% draw18% Sofia
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ilnar Bigalin | Sofia Korzhova | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2009 | 1783 |
| Peak rating | 2009 · Mar 2026 | 1783 · May 2024 |
| Peak age | 22 | 19 |
| World rank now | #26,106 | #76,227 |
| World rank peak | #26,106 | #68,098 |
| Federation rank now | #791 | #2,315 |
| Games (career, STD) | 698 | 472 |
| Months active | 140 | 135 |
| % white wins | 67% | 54% |
| % black wins | 65% | 55% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1902 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 90 | 11 |
Best Win
Ilnar Bigalin
Sofia Korzhova
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (66)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ilnar Bigalin
Sofia Korzhova