Ksenya Nikolaeva vs Adelya Zinatullina
Ksenya Nikolaeva (23, RUS) and Adelya Zinatullina (24, WCM, RUS) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Zinatullina leads the classical series 2–1 (5 draws). With current classical ratings of 1917 and 1998, the Elo model gives Zinatullina a 46% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1917 vs 1998 (Δ -81)
With Ksenya Nikolaeva as white
33% Ksenya21% draw46% Adelya
With Adelya Zinatullina as white
25% Ksenya18% draw57% Adelya
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ksenya Nikolaeva | Adelya Zinatullina | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1917 | 1998 |
| Peak rating | 1917 · Mar 2024 | 2019 · Sep 2017 |
| Peak age | 21 | 15 |
| World rank now | #41,096 | #30,745 |
| World rank peak | #40,704 | #28,456 |
| Federation rank now | #1,328 | #2,004 |
| Games (career, STD) | 363 | 332 |
| Months active | 145 | 162 |
| % white wins | 51% | 51% |
| % black wins | 51% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Ksenya Nikolaeva
Adelya Zinatullina
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (11)
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 Zinatullina