Ksenya Nikolaeva vs Adelya Salakhova
Ksenya Nikolaeva (23, RUS) and Adelya Salakhova (23, RUS) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. Nikolaeva leads the classical series 4–1 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 1917 and 1964, the Elo model gives Salakhova a 40% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1917 vs 1964 (Δ -47)
With Ksenya Nikolaeva as white
37% Ksenya23% draw40% Adelya
With Adelya Salakhova as white
29% Ksenya19% draw52% Adelya
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ksenya Nikolaeva | Adelya Salakhova | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1917 | 1964 |
| Peak rating | 1917 · Mar 2024 | 1964 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 21 | 21 |
| World rank now | #41,096 | #33,305 |
| World rank peak | #40,704 | #29,070 |
| Federation rank now | #1,328 | #1,385 |
| Games (career, STD) | 363 | 319 |
| Months active | 145 | 134 |
| % white wins | 51% | 51% |
| % black wins | 51% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Ksenya Nikolaeva
Adelya Salakhova
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (13)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ksenya Nikolaeva
Adelya Salakhova