Kirill Kovalev vs Amir Zakirov
Kirill Kovalev (22, RUS) and Amir Zakirov (22, RUS) have met 16 times in classical OTB. Kovalev leads with 4 wins to 3, with 9 draws — a 56% draw rate. Their last meeting at R.G.Nezhmetdinov XXVIII Rapid saw Zakirov prevail. With current classical ratings of 1957 and 1981, the Elo model gives Zakirov a 37% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1957 vs 1981 (Δ -24)
With Kirill Kovalev as white
40% Kirill23% draw37% Amir
With Amir Zakirov as white
31% Kirill21% draw48% Amir
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Kirill Kovalev | Amir Zakirov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1957 | 1981 |
| Peak rating | 2000 · Jun 2021 | 1992 · Jul 2021 |
| Peak age | 17 | 17 |
| World rank now | #33,440 | #27,967 |
| World rank peak | #24,610 | #26,429 |
| Federation rank now | #987 | #1,034 |
| Games (career, STD) | 299 | 329 |
| Months active | 139 | 139 |
| % white wins | 51% | 57% |
| % black wins | 50% | 54% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 149 | 0 |
Best Win
Kirill Kovalev
Amir Zakirov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (22)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Kirill Kovalev
Amir Zakirov