Viktor Lazarenko vs Denis Zakharov
Viktor Lazarenko (88, RUS) and Denis Zakharov (49, RUS) have met 5 times in classical OTB. Lazarenko leads the classical series 3–2 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1959 and 1898, the Elo model gives Lazarenko a 54% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1959 vs 1898 (Δ +61)
With Viktor Lazarenko as white
54% Viktor18% draw27% Denis
With Denis Zakharov as white
43% Viktor22% draw35% Denis
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Viktor Lazarenko | Denis Zakharov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1959 | 1898 |
| Peak rating | 2124 · Jul 2008 | 1928 · Jun 2018 |
| Peak age | 70 | 41 |
| World rank now | #34,299 | #45,131 |
| World rank peak | #17,885 | #40,889 |
| Federation rank now | #1,606 | #1,774 |
| Games (career, STD) | 181 | 412 |
| Months active | 207 | 143 |
| % white wins | 42% | 45% |
| % black wins | 46% | 39% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 11 | 0 |
Best Win
Viktor Lazarenko
Denis Zakharov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Viktor Lazarenko
Denis Zakharov