Vladimir Zakhartsov vs Rudik Makarian
Vladimir Zakhartsov (29, GM, RUS) and Rudik Makarian (22, GM, FID) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Makarian leads with 2 wins to 0, with 8 draws — a 80% draw rate. Their last meeting at Blitz Moscow. March 2026 - 7 saw Makarian prevail. With current classical ratings of 2432 and 2551, the Elo model gives Makarian a 50% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2432 vs 2551 (Δ -119)
With Vladimir Zakhartsov as white
26% Vladimir24% draw50% Rudik
With Rudik Makarian as white
19% Vladimir20% draw61% Rudik
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vladimir Zakhartsov | Rudik Makarian | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2432-22 | 2551 |
| Peak rating | 2552 · May 2023 | 2562 · Jan 2023 |
| Peak age | 26 | 19 |
| World rank now | #1,211 | #304 |
| World rank peak | #364 | #304 |
| Federation rank now | #63 | #14 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,347 | 1,177 |
| Months active | 192 | 145 |
| % white wins | 65% | 62% |
| % black wins | 57% | 55% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2388 | 2546 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 892 | 221 |
Best Win
Vladimir Zakhartsov
Rudik Makarian
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (75)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vladimir Zakhartsov
Rudik Makarian