Aleksej Aleksandrov vs Sergei Zhigalko
Aleksej Aleksandrov (53, GM, BLR) and Sergei Zhigalko (37, GM, BLR) have met 12 times in classical OTB. They split decisive games at 2–2 with 8 draws — a 67% draw rate. Their last meeting at Cup RTsOP 2024 9 blitz saw Aleksandrov prevail. With current classical ratings of 2433 and 2572, the Elo model gives Zhigalko a 53% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2433 vs 2572 (Δ -139)
With Aleksej Aleksandrov as white
24% Aleksej23% draw53% Sergei
With Sergei Zhigalko as white
17% Aleksej19% draw63% Sergei
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Aleksej Aleksandrov | Sergei Zhigalko | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2433 | 2572 |
| Peak rating | 2679 · Jan 2004 | 2696 · Sep 2011 |
| Peak age | 31 | 22 |
| World rank now | #1,198 | #325 |
| World rank peak | #23 | #49 |
| Federation rank now | #4 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 2,124 | 1,150 |
| Months active | 218 | 216 |
| % white wins | 56% | 56% |
| % black wins | 46% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2404 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 142 | 40 |
Best Win
Aleksej Aleksandrov
Sergei Zhigalko
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (23)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Aleksej Aleksandrov
Sergei Zhigalko