Nikita Petrov vs David Zakaryan
Nikita Petrov (30, GM, MNE) and David Zakaryan (28, IM, RUS) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 13 rapid/blitz games. Petrov leads the classical series 2–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2554 and 2278, the Elo model gives Petrov a 79% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2554 vs 2278 (Δ +276)
With Nikita Petrov as white
79% Nikita13% draw8% David
With David Zakaryan as white
72% Nikita16% draw12% David
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikita Petrov | David Zakaryan | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2554 | 2278+20 |
| Peak rating | 2610 · Apr 2019 | 2420 · Dec 2017 |
| Peak age | 23 | 19 |
| World rank now | #292 | #4,787 |
| World rank peak | #200 | #1,788 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #205 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,274 | 1,233 |
| Months active | 195 | 181 |
| % white wins | 57% | 58% |
| % black wins | 47% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2514 | 2244 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 168 | 301 |
Best Win
Nikita Petrov
David Zakaryan
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (17)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nikita Petrov
David Zakaryan