Mariya Kholyavko vs Ailin Zarkym
Mariya Kholyavko (15, WFM, KAZ) and Ailin Zarkym (15, KAZ) have met 16 times in classical OTB. Kholyavko leads with 13 wins to 2, with 1 draws — a 6% draw rate. Their last meeting at Kazakhstan Championship 2026 G20 rapid saw Kholyavko prevail. With current classical ratings of 2202 and 1896, the Elo model gives Kholyavko a 82% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2202 vs 1896 (Δ +306)
With Mariya Kholyavko as white
82% Mariya11% draw7% Ailin
With Ailin Zarkym as white
76% Mariya13% draw11% Ailin
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mariya Kholyavko | Ailin Zarkym | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2202+28 | 1896-39 |
| Peak rating | 2240 · Oct 2025 | 1941 · Nov 2025 |
| Peak age | 14 | 14 |
| World rank now | #8,044 | #49,133 |
| World rank peak | #6,141 | #38,119 |
| Federation rank now | #95 | #307 |
| Games (career, STD) | 613 | 499 |
| Months active | 79 | 83 |
| % white wins | 55% | 52% |
| % black wins | 53% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2157 | 1906 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 333 | 343 |
Best Win
Mariya Kholyavko
Ailin Zarkym
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (36)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Mariya Kholyavko
Ailin Zarkym