Marina Zenkina vs Yulia Popova
Marina Zenkina (28, RUS) and Yulia Popova (29, RUS) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. Zenkina leads the classical series 1–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 1930 and 1857, the Elo model gives Zenkina a 56% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1930 vs 1857 (Δ +73)
With Marina Zenkina as white
56% Marina18% draw26% Yulia
With Yulia Popova as white
45% Marina21% draw34% Yulia
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Marina Zenkina | Yulia Popova | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1930 | 1857 |
| Peak rating | 1972 · May 2015 | 1857 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 17 | 27 |
| World rank now | #47,997 | #67,808 |
| World rank peak | #35,437 | #51,386 |
| Federation rank now | #3,361 | #4,594 |
| Games (career, STD) | 169 | 84 |
| Months active | 178 | 162 |
| % white wins | 44% | 40% |
| % black wins | 43% | 29% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Marina Zenkina
Yulia Popova
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Marina Zenkina
Yulia Popova