Nikolay Averin vs Lev Zverev
Nikolay Averin (16, IM, FID) and Lev Zverev (16, IM, FID) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 13 rapid/blitz games. Averin leads the classical series 4–1 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2416 and 2460, the Elo model gives Zverev a 37% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2416 vs 2460 (Δ -44)
With Nikolay Averin as white
34% Nikolay29% draw37% Lev
With Lev Zverev as white
27% Nikolay24% draw49% Lev
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikolay Averin | Lev Zverev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2416 | 2460-1 |
| Peak rating | 2446 · Apr 2022 | 2480 · Jul 2025 |
| Peak age | 12 | 15 |
| World rank now | #1,412 | #916 |
| World rank peak | #1,168 | #747 |
| Federation rank now | #47 | #31 |
| Games (career, STD) | 955 | 851 |
| Months active | 117 | 116 |
| % white wins | 61% | 57% |
| % black wins | 57% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2439 | 2458 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 1043 | 372 |
Best Win
Nikolay Averin
Lev Zverev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (21)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nikolay Averin
Lev Zverev