Nazar Zheleznyakov vs Roman Farafonov
Nazar Zheleznyakov (22, RUS) and Roman Farafonov (23, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 10 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 24 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1651 and 1711, the Elo model gives Farafonov a 44% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1651 vs 1711 (Δ -60)
With Nazar Zheleznyakov as white
37% Nazar19% draw44% Roman
With Roman Farafonov as white
29% Nazar16% draw55% Roman
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nazar Zheleznyakov | Roman Farafonov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1651 | 1711 |
| Peak rating | 1651 · Mar 2024 | 1711 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 20 | 21 |
| World rank now | #115,884 | #106,358 |
| World rank peak | #91,001 | #106,098 |
| Federation rank now | #3,336 | #5,719 |
| Games (career, STD) | 188 | 98 |
| Months active | 113 | 119 |
| % white wins | 31% | 38% |
| % black wins | 36% | 30% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Nazar Zheleznyakov
Roman Farafonov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nazar Zheleznyakov
Roman Farafonov