Rustam Zakirov vs Vsevolod Ovchinnikov
Rustam Zakirov (64, RUS) and Vsevolod Ovchinnikov (26, FM, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 22 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 38 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2219 and 2426, the Elo model gives Ovchinnikov a 64% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2219 vs 2426 (Δ -207)
With Rustam Zakirov as white
18% Rustam18% draw64% Vsevolod
With Vsevolod Ovchinnikov as white
12% Rustam15% draw72% Vsevolod
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Rustam Zakirov | Vsevolod Ovchinnikov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2219 | 2426 |
| Peak rating | 2285 · Apr 2006 | 2426 · Nov 2020 |
| Peak age | 44 | 20 |
| World rank now | #9,686 | #1,520 |
| World rank peak | #6,502 | #1,426 |
| Federation rank now | #1,316 | #103 |
| Games (career, STD) | 53 | 526 |
| Months active | 199 | 178 |
| % white wins | 56% | 57% |
| % black wins | 56% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 144 | 0 |
Best Win
Rustam Zakirov
Vsevolod Ovchinnikov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (22)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Rustam Zakirov
Vsevolod Ovchinnikov