Viktor Mozgalov vs Denis Zakharov
Viktor Mozgalov (83, RUS) and Denis Zakharov (49, RUS) have met 8 times in classical OTB. Mozgalov leads the classical series 5–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 1893 and 1898, the Elo model gives Zakharov a 35% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1893 vs 1898 (Δ -5)
With Viktor Mozgalov as white
44% Viktor21% draw35% Denis
With Denis Zakharov as white
34% Viktor21% draw45% Denis
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Viktor Mozgalov | Denis Zakharov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1893 | 1898 |
| Peak rating | 1978 · Nov 2011 | 1928 · Jun 2018 |
| Peak age | 68 | 41 |
| World rank now | #49,855 | #45,131 |
| World rank peak | #33,649 | #40,889 |
| Federation rank now | #2,237 | #1,774 |
| Games (career, STD) | 340 | 412 |
| Months active | 193 | 143 |
| % white wins | 47% | 45% |
| % black wins | 39% | 39% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Viktor Mozgalov
Denis Zakharov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Viktor Mozgalov
Denis Zakharov