Alex Yermolinsky vs Alexander Shabalov
Alex Yermolinsky (68, GM, USA) and Alexander Shabalov (59, GM, USA) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Yermolinsky leads the classical series 1–0 (6 draws). With current classical ratings of 2363 and 2421, the Elo model gives Shabalov a 40% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2363 vs 2421 (Δ -58)
With Alex Yermolinsky as white
33% Alex27% draw40% Alexander
With Alexander Shabalov as white
25% Alex23% draw52% Alexander
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alex Yermolinsky | Alexander Shabalov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2363 | 2421 |
| Peak rating | 2592 · Jul 2002 | 2637 · Jul 2007 |
| Peak age | 44 | 40 |
| World rank now | #2,397 | #1,346 |
| World rank peak | #105 | #60 |
| Federation rank now | #116 | #72 |
| Games (career, STD) | 695 | 1,754 |
| Months active | 220 | 218 |
| % white wins | 58% | 58% |
| % black wins | 38% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2316 | 2399 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 54 | 114 |
Best Win
Alex Yermolinsky
Alexander Shabalov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alex Yermolinsky
Alexander Shabalov