Yuliya Rakina vs Alexandra Kostina
Yuliya Rakina (20, RUS) and Alexandra Kostina (20, RUS) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 5 rapid/blitz games. Kostina leads the classical series 5–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 1684 and 1838, the Elo model gives Kostina a 59% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1684 vs 1838 (Δ -154)
With Yuliya Rakina as white
26% Yuliya16% draw59% Alexandra
With Alexandra Kostina as white
19% Yuliya13% draw68% Alexandra
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Yuliya Rakina | Alexandra Kostina | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1684 | 1838 |
| Peak rating | 1684 · May 2024 | 1842 · Jun 2024 |
| Peak age | 18 | 18 |
| World rank now | #105,492 | #63,353 |
| World rank peak | #80,298 | #54,779 |
| Federation rank now | #3,034 | #1,556 |
| Games (career, STD) | 359 | 273 |
| Months active | 133 | 121 |
| % white wins | 47% | 50% |
| % black wins | 35% | 41% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 11 |
Best Win
Yuliya Rakina
Alexandra Kostina
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Yuliya Rakina
Alexandra Kostina