Vadim Zvjaginsev vs Sergey Volkov
Vadim Zvjaginsev (50, GM, RUS) and Sergey Volkov (52, GM, RUS) have met 14 times in classical OTB. Zvjaginsev leads with 4 wins to 0, with 10 draws — a 71% draw rate. Their last meeting at Sakha Republic Head's Cup Rapid 2026 drew. With current classical ratings of 2529 and 2382, the Elo model gives Zvjaginsev a 65% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2529 vs 2382 (Δ +147)
With Vadim Zvjaginsev as white
65% Vadim19% draw17% Sergey
With Sergey Volkov as white
54% Vadim22% draw23% Sergey
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vadim Zvjaginsev | Sergey Volkov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2529-13 | 2382-9 |
| Peak rating | 2688 · Jan 2012 | 2659 · Jul 2007 |
| Peak age | 36 | 33 |
| World rank now | #415 | #1,994 |
| World rank peak | #23 | #47 |
| Federation rank now | #24 | #98 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,052 | 1,779 |
| Months active | 219 | 219 |
| % white wins | 45% | 57% |
| % black wins | 32% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2470 | 2303 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 174 | 97 |
Best Win
Vadim Zvjaginsev
Sergey Volkov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (24)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vadim Zvjaginsev
Sergey Volkov