Aaron Grabinsky vs Aleksandr Shimanov
Aaron Grabinsky (28, IM, USA) and Aleksandr Shimanov (34, GM, RUS) have met 7 times in classical OTB. Shimanov leads the classical series 5–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2363 and 2581, the Elo model gives Shimanov a 65% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2363 vs 2581 (Δ -218)
With Aaron Grabinsky as white
16% Aaron19% draw65% Aleksandr
With Aleksandr Shimanov as white
11% Aaron16% draw73% Aleksandr
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Aaron Grabinsky | Aleksandr Shimanov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2363 | 2581 |
| Peak rating | 2461 · Apr 2020 | 2664 · Jun 2013 |
| Peak age | 22 | 21 |
| World rank now | #2,397 | #212 |
| World rank peak | #1,083 | #78 |
| Federation rank now | #116 | #14 |
| Games (career, STD) | 718 | 1,352 |
| Months active | 149 | 205 |
| % white wins | 56% | 57% |
| % black wins | 49% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2294 | 2577 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 15 | 101 |
Best Win
Aaron Grabinsky
Aleksandr Shimanov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Aaron Grabinsky
Aleksandr Shimanov