Aleksandr E. Usov vs Roman Shogdzhiev
Aleksandr E. Usov (16, IM, RUS) and Roman Shogdzhiev (11, IM, FID) have never met in classical OTB, but played 20 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 154 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2427 and 2431, the Elo model gives Shogdzhiev a 32% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2427 vs 2431 (Δ -4)
With Aleksandr E. Usov as white
41% Aleksandr27% draw32% Roman
With Roman Shogdzhiev as white
31% Aleksandr27% draw42% Roman
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Aleksandr E. Usov | Roman Shogdzhiev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2427 | 2431 |
| Peak rating | 2427 · Apr 2026 | 2431 · Apr 2026 |
| Peak age | 16 | 11 |
| World rank now | #1,274 | #1,225 |
| World rank peak | #1,274 | #1,225 |
| Federation rank now | #68 | #40 |
| Games (career, STD) | 766 | 470 |
| Months active | 117 | 62 |
| % white wins | 67% | 62% |
| % black wins | 62% | 56% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2412 | 2380 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 1331 | 387 |
Best Win
Aleksandr E. Usov
Roman Shogdzhiev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (20)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Aleksandr E. Usov
Roman Shogdzhiev