Nikita Petrov vs Vladimir Zakhartsov
Nikita Petrov (30, GM, MNE) and Vladimir Zakhartsov (29, GM, RUS) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 10 rapid/blitz games. Petrov leads the classical series 1–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2554 and 2432, the Elo model gives Petrov a 61% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2554 vs 2432 (Δ +122)
With Nikita Petrov as white
61% Nikita20% draw19% Vladimir
With Vladimir Zakhartsov as white
50% Nikita24% draw26% Vladimir
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikita Petrov | Vladimir Zakhartsov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2554 | 2432-22 |
| Peak rating | 2610 · Apr 2019 | 2552 · May 2023 |
| Peak age | 23 | 26 |
| World rank now | #292 | #1,211 |
| World rank peak | #200 | #364 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #63 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,274 | 1,347 |
| Months active | 195 | 192 |
| % white wins | 57% | 65% |
| % black wins | 47% | 57% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2514 | 2388 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 168 | 892 |
Best Win
Nikita Petrov
Vladimir Zakhartsov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (14)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nikita Petrov
Vladimir Zakhartsov