Aleksandr V. Elfert vs Mikhail Shmatkov
Aleksandr V. Elfert (81, IM, RUS) and Mikhail Shmatkov (87, RUS) have met 12 times in classical OTB. Shmatkov leads with 10 wins to 1, with 1 draws — a 8% draw rate. Their last meeting at Open June A drew. With current classical ratings of 1837 and 2066, the Elo model gives Shmatkov a 68% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1837 vs 2066 (Δ -229)
With Aleksandr V. Elfert as white
17% Aleksandr15% draw68% Mikhail
With Mikhail Shmatkov as white
12% Aleksandr12% draw76% Mikhail
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Aleksandr V. Elfert | Mikhail Shmatkov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1837 | 2066 |
| Peak rating | 2369 · Jul 2002 | 2285 · Jan 2001 |
| Peak age | 57 | 62 |
| World rank now | #72,571 | #23,052 |
| World rank peak | #2,720 | #9,074 |
| Federation rank now | #3,964 | #1,930 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,302 | 563 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 37% | 50% |
| % black wins | 33% | 39% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Aleksandr V. Elfert
Mikhail Shmatkov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Aleksandr V. Elfert
Mikhail Shmatkov