Aleksandr Shimanov vs Vladimir Fedoseev
Aleksandr Shimanov (34, GM, RUS) and Vladimir Fedoseev (31, GM, SLO) have met 15 times in classical OTB. Shimanov leads with 7 wins to 3, with 5 draws — a 33% draw rate. Their last meeting at Qatar Masters 2023 saw Shimanov prevail. With current classical ratings of 2581 and 2700, the Elo model gives Fedoseev a 50% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2581 vs 2700 (Δ -119)
With Aleksandr Shimanov as white
26% Aleksandr24% draw50% Vladimir
With Vladimir Fedoseev as white
19% Aleksandr20% draw61% Vladimir
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Aleksandr Shimanov | Vladimir Fedoseev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2581 | 2700-3 |
| Peak rating | 2664 · Jun 2013 | 2739 · Mar 2025 |
| Peak age | 21 | 30 |
| World rank now | #212 | #34 |
| World rank peak | #78 | #16 |
| Federation rank now | #14 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,352 | 1,589 |
| Months active | 205 | 197 |
| % white wins | 57% | 55% |
| % black wins | 45% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2577 | 2668 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 122 | 124 |
Best Win
Aleksandr Shimanov
Vladimir Fedoseev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (21)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Aleksandr Shimanov
Vladimir Fedoseev