Aleksandr Shimanov vs Illya Nyzhnyk
Aleksandr Shimanov (34, GM, RUS) and Illya Nyzhnyk (30, GM, UKR) have met 12 times in classical OTB. All 12 games ended in a draw — a 100% draw rate. Their last meeting at 28th Annual Chicago Open drew. With current classical ratings of 2581 and 2527, the Elo model gives Shimanov a 51% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2581 vs 2527 (Δ +54)
With Aleksandr Shimanov as white
51% Aleksandr24% draw25% Illya
With Illya Nyzhnyk as white
38% Aleksandr29% draw33% Illya
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Aleksandr Shimanov | Illya Nyzhnyk | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2581 | 2527 |
| Peak rating | 2664 · Jun 2013 | 2692 · May 2022 |
| Peak age | 21 | 26 |
| World rank now | #212 | #427 |
| World rank peak | #78 | #42 |
| Federation rank now | #14 | #23 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,352 | 1,473 |
| Months active | 205 | 201 |
| % white wins | 57% | 55% |
| % black wins | 45% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2577 | 2378 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 122 | 132 |
Best Win
Aleksandr Shimanov
Illya Nyzhnyk
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (15)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Aleksandr Shimanov
Illya Nyzhnyk