Viktoriya Zakharova vs Alexander Dronov
Viktoriya Zakharova (29, RUS) and Alexander Dronov (46, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 21 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 80 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1919 and 1962, the Elo model gives Dronov a 40% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1919 vs 1962 (Δ -43)
With Viktoriya Zakharova as white
37% Viktoriya23% draw40% Alexander
With Alexander Dronov as white
29% Viktoriya19% draw51% Alexander
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Viktoriya Zakharova | Alexander Dronov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1919 | 1962 |
| Peak rating | 2027 · Aug 2015 | 2089 · Nov 2014 |
| Peak age | 18 | 34 |
| World rank now | #44,629 | #34,237 |
| World rank peak | #27,958 | #20,342 |
| Federation rank now | #2,098 | #974 |
| Games (career, STD) | 224 | 46 |
| Months active | 172 | 152 |
| % white wins | 46% | 53% |
| % black wins | 43% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1796 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 248 |
Best Win
Viktoriya Zakharova
Alexander Dronov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (21)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Viktoriya Zakharova
Alexander Dronov