Viktor Manin vs Fedor Zaitsev
Viktor Manin (78, RUS) and Fedor Zaitsev (41, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 12 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 56 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2122 and 1972, the Elo model gives Manin a 67% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2122 vs 1972 (Δ +150)
With Viktor Manin as white
67% Viktor16% draw18% Fedor
With Fedor Zaitsev as white
57% Viktor19% draw25% Fedor
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Viktor Manin | Fedor Zaitsev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2122 | 1972 |
| Peak rating | 2306 · Oct 2003 | 1972 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 55 | 39 |
| World rank now | #14,685 | #36,516 |
| World rank peak | #5,315 | #36,516 |
| Federation rank now | #892 | #2,201 |
| Games (career, STD) | 437 | 9 |
| Months active | 207 | 100 |
| % white wins | 56% | 54% |
| % black wins | 55% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 29 | 177 |
Best Win
Viktor Manin
Fedor Zaitsev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Viktor Manin
Fedor Zaitsev