Zulfiiya Fairuzova vs Ksenya Nikolaeva
Zulfiiya Fairuzova (23, RUS) and Ksenya Nikolaeva (23, RUS) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Nikolaeva leads the classical series 3–1 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 1850 and 1917, the Elo model gives Nikolaeva a 44% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1850 vs 1917 (Δ -67)
With Zulfiiya Fairuzova as white
35% Zulfiiya21% draw44% Ksenya
With Ksenya Nikolaeva as white
27% Zulfiiya18% draw55% Ksenya
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Zulfiiya Fairuzova | Ksenya Nikolaeva | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1850 | 1917 |
| Peak rating | 1864 · Sep 2019 | 1917 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 16 | 21 |
| World rank now | #59,104 | #41,096 |
| World rank peak | #48,568 | #40,704 |
| Federation rank now | #2,459 | #1,328 |
| Games (career, STD) | 373 | 363 |
| Months active | 164 | 145 |
| % white wins | 43% | 51% |
| % black wins | 41% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Zulfiiya Fairuzova
Ksenya Nikolaeva
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Zulfiiya Fairuzova
Ksenya Nikolaeva