Alexander Alexikov vs Valery Shalimov
Alexander Alexikov (63, IM, UKR) and Valery Shalimov (66, IM, UKR) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 26 rapid/blitz games. Shalimov leads the classical series 1–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2099 and 2284, the Elo model gives Shalimov a 61% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2099 vs 2284 (Δ -185)
With Alexander Alexikov as white
21% Alexander18% draw61% Valery
With Valery Shalimov as white
14% Alexander15% draw70% Valery
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexander Alexikov | Valery Shalimov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2099 | 2284 |
| Peak rating | 2432 · Jul 2007 | 2478 · Jul 2003 |
| Peak age | 44 | 43 |
| World rank now | #15,508 | #4,590 |
| World rank peak | #1,560 | #771 |
| Federation rank now | #270 | #123 |
| Games (career, STD) | 405 | 753 |
| Months active | 219 | 219 |
| % white wins | 59% | 59% |
| % black wins | 55% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2019 | 2177 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 413 | 59 |
Best Win
Alexander Alexikov
Valery Shalimov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (28)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alexander Alexikov
Valery Shalimov