Polina Zyapaeva vs Ksenia Svetlova
Polina Zyapaeva (22, WCM, RUS) and Ksenia Svetlova (22, RUS) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 8 rapid/blitz games. Svetlova leads the classical series 3–2 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 1911 and 1820, the Elo model gives Zyapaeva a 59% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1911 vs 1820 (Δ +91)
With Polina Zyapaeva as white
59% Polina16% draw24% Ksenia
With Ksenia Svetlova as white
48% Polina20% draw32% Ksenia
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Polina Zyapaeva | Ksenia Svetlova | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1911 | 1820 |
| Peak rating | 1923 · Jan 2018 | 1917 · Oct 2019 |
| Peak age | 14 | 15 |
| World rank now | #45,739 | #64,870 |
| World rank peak | #39,444 | #40,531 |
| Federation rank now | #1,800 | #2,018 |
| Games (career, STD) | 339 | 424 |
| Months active | 139 | 139 |
| % white wins | 52% | 46% |
| % black wins | 50% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Polina Zyapaeva
Ksenia Svetlova
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (16)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Polina Zyapaeva
Ksenia Svetlova