Vladimir Zakhartsov vs Nikita Afanasiev
Vladimir Zakhartsov (29, GM, RUS) and Nikita Afanasiev (26, GM, RUS) have met 13 times in classical OTB. They split decisive games at 2–2 with 9 draws — a 69% draw rate. Their last meeting at Blitz Moscow. May 2026 - 6 drew. With current classical ratings of 2432 and 2549, the Elo model gives Afanasiev a 49% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2432 vs 2549 (Δ -117)
With Vladimir Zakhartsov as white
26% Vladimir24% draw49% Nikita
With Nikita Afanasiev as white
19% Vladimir21% draw60% Nikita
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vladimir Zakhartsov | Nikita Afanasiev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2432-22 | 2549+8 |
| Peak rating | 2552 · May 2023 | 2583 · Jun 2022 |
| Peak age | 26 | 22 |
| World rank now | #1,211 | #317 |
| World rank peak | #364 | #272 |
| Federation rank now | #63 | #17 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,347 | 1,324 |
| Months active | 192 | 178 |
| % white wins | 65% | 66% |
| % black wins | 57% | 60% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2388 | 2524 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 905 | 592 |
Best Win
Vladimir Zakhartsov
Nikita Afanasiev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (129)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vladimir Zakhartsov
Nikita Afanasiev