Victoria Merkulova vs Diana Khafizova
Victoria Merkulova (16, RUS) and Diana Khafizova (16, WIM, FID) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 11 rapid/blitz games. Merkulova leads the classical series 2–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1947 and 2285, the Elo model gives Khafizova a 79% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1947 vs 2285 (Δ -338)
With Victoria Merkulova as white
9% Victoria12% draw79% Diana
With Diana Khafizova as white
5% Victoria10% draw85% Diana
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Victoria Merkulova | Diana Khafizova | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1947 | 2285 |
| Peak rating | 1978 · May 2024 | 2294 · Jan 2026 |
| Peak age | 14 | 16 |
| World rank now | #36,314 | #4,556 |
| World rank peak | #28,438 | #4,247 |
| Federation rank now | #976 | #97 |
| Games (career, STD) | 369 | 560 |
| Months active | 97 | 88 |
| % white wins | 51% | 54% |
| % black wins | 45% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2168 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 11 | 411 |
Best Win
Victoria Merkulova
Diana Khafizova
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (14)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Victoria Merkulova
Diana Khafizova