Vladimir Burmakin vs Frank Zeller
Vladimir Burmakin (59, GM, RUS) and Frank Zeller (57, IM, GER) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Burmakin leads the classical series 4–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2384 and 2309, the Elo model gives Burmakin a 55% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2384 vs 2309 (Δ +75)
With Vladimir Burmakin as white
55% Vladimir22% draw24% Frank
With Frank Zeller as white
43% Vladimir26% draw31% Frank
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vladimir Burmakin | Frank Zeller | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2384 | 2309-5 |
| Peak rating | 2627 · Jul 2009 | 2465 · Jan 2002 |
| Peak age | 42 | 33 |
| World rank now | #1,956 | #3,813 |
| World rank peak | #111 | #839 |
| Federation rank now | #95 | #328 |
| Games (career, STD) | 2,354 | 1,043 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 59% | 54% |
| % black wins | 43% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2314 | 2276 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 83 | 46 |
Best Win
Vladimir Burmakin
Frank Zeller
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vladimir Burmakin
Frank Zeller