Vadim Zasukhin vs Nikolay Zharkov
Vadim Zasukhin (59, RUS) and Nikolay Zharkov (23, RUS) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 24 rapid/blitz games. Zharkov leads the classical series 1–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2221 and 2215, the Elo model gives Zasukhin a 44% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2221 vs 2215 (Δ +6)
With Vadim Zasukhin as white
44% Vadim24% draw32% Nikolay
With Nikolay Zharkov as white
33% Vadim25% draw42% Nikolay
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vadim Zasukhin | Nikolay Zharkov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2221 | 2215-1 |
| Peak rating | 2394 · Jul 2005 | 2249 · Dec 2023 |
| Peak age | 38 | 20 |
| World rank now | #7,075 | #7,380 |
| World rank peak | #2,309 | #5,679 |
| Federation rank now | #285 | #294 |
| Games (career, STD) | 219 | 282 |
| Months active | 217 | 126 |
| % white wins | 58% | 58% |
| % black wins | 55% | 54% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2180 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 61 | 303 |
Best Win
Vadim Zasukhin
Nikolay Zharkov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (26)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vadim Zasukhin
Nikolay Zharkov