Rustam Zakirov vs Ratmir Shaidullin
Rustam Zakirov (64, RUS) and Ratmir Shaidullin (24, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 12 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 55 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2219 and 1939, the Elo model gives Zakirov a 80% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2219 vs 1939 (Δ +280)
With Rustam Zakirov as white
80% Rustam11% draw8% Ratmir
With Ratmir Shaidullin as white
74% Rustam14% draw13% Ratmir
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Rustam Zakirov | Ratmir Shaidullin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2219 | 1939 |
| Peak rating | 2285 · Apr 2006 | 1939 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 44 | 22 |
| World rank now | #9,686 | #40,548 |
| World rank peak | #6,502 | #38,370 |
| Federation rank now | #1,316 | #2,021 |
| Games (career, STD) | 53 | 232 |
| Months active | 200 | 145 |
| % white wins | 56% | 44% |
| % black wins | 56% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 144 | 0 |
Best Win
Rustam Zakirov
Ratmir Shaidullin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Rustam Zakirov
Ratmir Shaidullin