Rustam Zakirov vs Robert Safin
Rustam Zakirov (64, RUS) and Robert Safin (20, FM, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 34 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 73 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2219 and 2128, the Elo model gives Zakirov a 58% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2219 vs 2128 (Δ +91)
With Rustam Zakirov as white
58% Rustam19% draw23% Robert
With Robert Safin as white
47% Rustam23% draw31% Robert
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Rustam Zakirov | Robert Safin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2219 | 2128 |
| Peak rating | 2285 · Apr 2006 | 2308 · Dec 2019 |
| Peak age | 44 | 13 |
| World rank now | #9,686 | #12,937 |
| World rank peak | #6,502 | #4,335 |
| Federation rank now | #1,316 | #447 |
| Games (career, STD) | 53 | 611 |
| Months active | 199 | 139 |
| % white wins | 56% | 59% |
| % black wins | 56% | 56% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2036 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 144 | 98 |
Best Win
Rustam Zakirov
Robert Safin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (34)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Rustam Zakirov
Robert Safin