Timur Zakiev vs Eldar Valeev
Timur Zakiev (23, RUS) and Eldar Valeev (23, RUS) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Zakiev leads the classical series 6–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 1965 and 1687, the Elo model gives Zakiev a 81% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1965 vs 1687 (Δ +278)
With Timur Zakiev as white
81% Timur10% draw9% Eldar
With Eldar Valeev as white
74% Timur12% draw14% Eldar
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Timur Zakiev | Eldar Valeev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1965 | 1687 |
| Peak rating | 1969 · Dec 2019 | 1687 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 16 | 21 |
| World rank now | #32,967 | #102,924 |
| World rank peak | #31,007 | #93,337 |
| Federation rank now | #1,558 | #4,827 |
| Games (career, STD) | 193 | 102 |
| Months active | 139 | 132 |
| % white wins | 55% | 39% |
| % black wins | 49% | 33% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 33 | 0 |
Best Win
Timur Zakiev
Eldar Valeev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Timur Zakiev
Eldar Valeev