Zhanna Lesnykh vs Polina Novozhilova
Zhanna Lesnykh (20, WFM, RUS) and Polina Novozhilova (20, RUS) have met 8 times in classical OTB. Novozhilova leads the classical series 4–1 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2066 and 1732, the Elo model gives Lesnykh a 85% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2066 vs 1732 (Δ +334)
With Zhanna Lesnykh as white
85% Zhanna9% draw6% Polina
With Polina Novozhilova as white
79% Zhanna11% draw10% Polina
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Zhanna Lesnykh | Polina Novozhilova | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2066 | 1732 |
| Peak rating | 2125 · Jul 2025 | 1732 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 19 | 18 |
| World rank now | #18,879 | #92,357 |
| World rank peak | #12,840 | #67,996 |
| Federation rank now | #635 | #2,402 |
| Games (career, STD) | 856 | 435 |
| Months active | 136 | 140 |
| % white wins | 57% | 60% |
| % black wins | 49% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2069 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 149 | 8 |
Best Win
Zhanna Lesnykh
Polina Novozhilova
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Zhanna Lesnykh
Polina Novozhilova