Nikita Zabrodin vs Ilnar Bigalin
Nikita Zabrodin (24, RUS) and Ilnar Bigalin (22, RUS) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 20 rapid/blitz games. Bigalin leads the classical series 7–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1536 and 2009, the Elo model gives Bigalin a 89% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1536 vs 2009 (Δ -473)
With Nikita Zabrodin as white
4% Nikita7% draw89% Ilnar
With Ilnar Bigalin as white
2% Nikita6% draw92% Ilnar
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikita Zabrodin | Ilnar Bigalin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1536 | 2009 |
| Peak rating | 1536 · Mar 2024 | 2009 · Mar 2026 |
| Peak age | 22 | 22 |
| World rank now | #115,648 | #26,129 |
| World rank peak | #115,648 | #26,108 |
| Federation rank now | #5,542 | #783 |
| Games (career, STD) | 173 | 698 |
| Months active | 114 | 140 |
| % white wins | 47% | 67% |
| % black wins | 47% | 65% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1902 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 90 |
Best Win
Nikita Zabrodin
Ilnar Bigalin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (28)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nikita Zabrodin
Ilnar Bigalin