Vladimir Zakhartsov vs Lev Zverev
Vladimir Zakhartsov (29, GM, RUS) and Lev Zverev (16, IM, FID) have never met in classical OTB, but played 18 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 140 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2432 and 2460, the Elo model gives Zverev a 34% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2432 vs 2460 (Δ -28)
With Vladimir Zakhartsov as white
36% Vladimir29% draw34% Lev
With Lev Zverev as white
28% Vladimir25% draw46% Lev
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vladimir Zakhartsov | Lev Zverev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2432-22 | 2460-1 |
| Peak rating | 2552 · May 2023 | 2480 · Jul 2025 |
| Peak age | 26 | 15 |
| World rank now | #1,211 | #916 |
| World rank peak | #364 | #747 |
| Federation rank now | #63 | #31 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,347 | 851 |
| Months active | 192 | 116 |
| % white wins | 65% | 57% |
| % black wins | 57% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2388 | 2458 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 905 | 372 |
Best Win
Vladimir Zakhartsov
Lev Zverev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (18)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vladimir Zakhartsov
Lev Zverev