Larisa Kotova vs Sofia Bespalova
Larisa Kotova (39, RUS) and Sofia Bespalova (18, RUS) have met 1 time in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 1905 and 1539, the Elo model gives Kotova a 87% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1905 vs 1539 (Δ +366)
With Larisa Kotova as white
87% Larisa8% draw5% Sofia
With Sofia Bespalova as white
82% Larisa9% draw8% Sofia
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Larisa Kotova | Sofia Bespalova | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1905 | 1539 |
| Peak rating | 2249 · Jan 2011 | 1603 · Aug 2024 |
| Peak age | 24 | 16 |
| World rank now | #52,200 | #169,640 |
| World rank peak | #7,563 | #100,856 |
| Federation rank now | #2,874 | #4,733 |
| Games (career, STD) | 164 | 161 |
| Months active | 196 | 106 |
| % white wins | 23% | 34% |
| % black wins | 25% | 32% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1350 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 37 |
Best Win
Larisa Kotova
Sofia Bespalova
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Larisa Kotova
Sofia Bespalova