Kirill Kovalev vs Timur Zakiev
Kirill Kovalev (22, RUS) and Timur Zakiev (23, RUS) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 9 rapid/blitz games. Kovalev leads the classical series 1–0 (7 draws). With current classical ratings of 1957 and 1965, the Elo model gives Zakiev a 35% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1957 vs 1965 (Δ -8)
With Kirill Kovalev as white
43% Kirill22% draw35% Timur
With Timur Zakiev as white
33% Kirill21% draw45% Timur
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Kirill Kovalev | Timur Zakiev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1957 | 1965 |
| Peak rating | 2000 · Jun 2021 | 1969 · Dec 2019 |
| Peak age | 17 | 16 |
| World rank now | #33,440 | #32,967 |
| World rank peak | #24,610 | #31,007 |
| Federation rank now | #987 | #1,558 |
| Games (career, STD) | 299 | 193 |
| Months active | 139 | 139 |
| % white wins | 51% | 55% |
| % black wins | 50% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 149 | 33 |
Best Win
Kirill Kovalev
Timur Zakiev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (17)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Kirill Kovalev
Timur Zakiev