Victoria Merkulova vs Olesya Fedorova
Victoria Merkulova (16, RUS) and Olesya Fedorova (17, RUS) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 9 rapid/blitz games. Fedorova leads the classical series 4–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 1947 and 1983, the Elo model gives Fedorova a 38% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1947 vs 1983 (Δ -36)
With Victoria Merkulova as white
38% Victoria24% draw38% Olesya
With Olesya Fedorova as white
30% Victoria20% draw50% Olesya
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Victoria Merkulova | Olesya Fedorova | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1947 | 1983 |
| Peak rating | 1978 · May 2024 | 1983 · May 2026 |
| Peak age | 14 | 17 |
| World rank now | #36,314 | #30,288 |
| World rank peak | #28,438 | #30,288 |
| Federation rank now | #976 | #879 |
| Games (career, STD) | 369 | 535 |
| Months active | 97 | 124 |
| % white wins | 51% | 56% |
| % black wins | 45% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1942 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 33 | 412 |
Best Win
Victoria Merkulova
Olesya Fedorova
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
Olesya Fedorova