Ksenya Nikolaeva vs Arina Zaripova
Ksenya Nikolaeva (23, RUS) and Arina Zaripova (22, RUS) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. With current classical ratings of 1917 and 1785, the Elo model gives Nikolaeva a 65% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1917 vs 1785 (Δ +132)
With Ksenya Nikolaeva as white
65% Ksenya15% draw20% Arina
With Arina Zaripova as white
55% Ksenya18% draw28% Arina
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ksenya Nikolaeva | Arina Zaripova | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1917 | 1785 |
| Peak rating | 1917 · Mar 2024 | 1785 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 21 | 20 |
| World rank now | #41,096 | #84,309 |
| World rank peak | #40,704 | #66,578 |
| Federation rank now | #1,328 | #4,189 |
| Games (career, STD) | 363 | 400 |
| Months active | 145 | 141 |
| % white wins | 51% | 52% |
| % black wins | 51% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Ksenya Nikolaeva
Arina Zaripova
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ksenya Nikolaeva
Arina Zaripova