Vadim Zvjaginsev vs Maxim Matlakov
Vadim Zvjaginsev (50, GM, RUS) and Maxim Matlakov (35, GM, RUS) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 12 rapid/blitz games. Zvjaginsev leads the classical series 1–0 (5 draws). With current classical ratings of 2529 and 2598, the Elo model gives Matlakov a 41% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2529 vs 2598 (Δ -69)
With Vadim Zvjaginsev as white
31% Vadim28% draw41% Maxim
With Maxim Matlakov as white
24% Vadim23% draw53% Maxim
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vadim Zvjaginsev | Maxim Matlakov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2529-13 | 2598 |
| Peak rating | 2688 · Jan 2012 | 2738 · Nov 2017 |
| Peak age | 36 | 26 |
| World rank now | #415 | #160 |
| World rank peak | #23 | #22 |
| Federation rank now | #24 | #9 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,052 | 1,331 |
| Months active | 219 | 217 |
| % white wins | 45% | 50% |
| % black wins | 32% | 37% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2470 | 2546 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 174 | 124 |
Best Win
Vadim Zvjaginsev
Maxim Matlakov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (18)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vadim Zvjaginsev
Maxim Matlakov