Svetlana Zerzhalova vs Larisa Kotova
Svetlana Zerzhalova (86, RUS) and Larisa Kotova (39, RUS) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Zerzhalova leads the classical series 2–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 1951 and 1905, the Elo model gives Zerzhalova a 52% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1951 vs 1905 (Δ +46)
With Svetlana Zerzhalova as white
52% Svetlana19% draw29% Larisa
With Larisa Kotova as white
40% Svetlana23% draw37% Larisa
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Svetlana Zerzhalova | Larisa Kotova | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1951 | 1905 |
| Peak rating | 1997 · Jan 2006 | 2249 · Jan 2011 |
| Peak age | 66 | 24 |
| World rank now | #42,516 | #52,200 |
| World rank peak | #37,072 | #7,563 |
| Federation rank now | #2,734 | #2,874 |
| Games (career, STD) | 154 | 164 |
| Months active | 198 | 196 |
| % white wins | 39% | 23% |
| % black wins | 39% | 25% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Svetlana Zerzhalova
Larisa Kotova
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Svetlana Zerzhalova
Larisa Kotova