Irina Krush vs Nazi Paikidze
Irina Krush (43, GM, USA) and Nazi Paikidze (33, IM, USA) have met 11 times in classical OTB. Paikidze leads with 4 wins to 2, with 5 draws — a 45% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2025 US Women's Championship drew. With current classical ratings of 2401 and 2309, the Elo model gives Krush a 57% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2401 vs 2309 (Δ +92)
With Irina Krush as white
57% Irina21% draw22% Nazi
With Nazi Paikidze as white
46% Irina25% draw30% Nazi
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Irina Krush | Nazi Paikidze | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2401 | 2309 |
| Peak rating | 2502 · Oct 2013 | 2455 · Jan 2011 |
| Peak age | 30 | 18 |
| World rank now | #1,665 | #3,813 |
| World rank peak | #767 | #1,229 |
| Federation rank now | #89 | #166 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,193 | 836 |
| Months active | 219 | 206 |
| % white wins | 50% | 46% |
| % black wins | 39% | 37% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2401 | 2379 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 94 | 11 |
Best Win
Irina Krush
Nazi Paikidze
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (15)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Irina Krush
Nazi Paikidze