Alexander A. Chernov vs Nikolay Shalygin
Alexander A. Chernov (68, FM, RUS) and Nikolay Shalygin (60, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 12 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 59 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2314 and 1978, the Elo model gives Chernov a 84% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2314 vs 1978 (Δ +336)
With Alexander A. Chernov as white
84% Alexander10% draw5% Nikolay
With Nikolay Shalygin as white
79% Alexander12% draw9% Nikolay
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexander A. Chernov | Nikolay Shalygin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2314 | 1978 |
| Peak rating | 2314 · Aug 2012 | 1978 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 54 | 58 |
| World rank now | #4,431 | #36,851 |
| World rank peak | #4,161 | #32,567 |
| Federation rank now | #482 | #2,941 |
| Games (career, STD) | 4 | 35 |
| Months active | 219 | 201 |
| % white wins | 51% | 44% |
| % black wins | 47% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 165 | 99 |
Best Win
Alexander A. Chernov
Nikolay Shalygin
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).
Alexander A. Chernov
Nikolay Shalygin