Aleksandr Karpatchev vs Spyridon Skembris
Aleksandr Karpatchev (59, GM, RUS) and Spyridon Skembris (68, GM, GRE) have met 5 times in classical OTB. Karpatchev leads the classical series 3–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2393 and 2270, the Elo model gives Karpatchev a 62% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2393 vs 2270 (Δ +123)
With Aleksandr Karpatchev as white
62% Aleksandr19% draw19% Spyridon
With Spyridon Skembris as white
51% Aleksandr23% draw26% Spyridon
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Aleksandr Karpatchev | Spyridon Skembris | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2393 | 2270-6 |
| Peak rating | 2533 · Jul 2006 | 2475 · Nov 2009 |
| Peak age | 39 | 51 |
| World rank now | #2,093 | #5,070 |
| World rank peak | #411 | #853 |
| Federation rank now | #139 | #68 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,544 | 1,014 |
| Months active | 218 | 217 |
| % white wins | 62% | 51% |
| % black wins | 50% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2242 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 126 |
Best Win
Aleksandr Karpatchev
Spyridon Skembris
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Aleksandr Karpatchev
Spyridon Skembris