Alexander Baburin vs David Fitzsimons
Alexander Baburin (59, GM, IRL) and David Fitzsimons (35, IM, IRL) have met 9 times in classical OTB. Baburin leads the classical series 3–1 (5 draws). With current classical ratings of 2344 and 2320, the Elo model gives Baburin a 46% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2344 vs 2320 (Δ +24)
With Alexander Baburin as white
46% Alexander24% draw29% David
With David Fitzsimons as white
35% Alexander27% draw38% David
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexander Baburin | David Fitzsimons | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2344-1 | 2320+3 |
| Peak rating | 2598 · Jan 2001 | 2416 · Jun 2015 |
| Peak age | 34 | 24 |
| World rank now | #2,848 | #3,485 |
| World rank peak | #97 | #1,822 |
| Federation rank now | #6 | #8 |
| Games (career, STD) | 348 | 983 |
| Months active | 217 | 196 |
| % white wins | 45% | 55% |
| % black wins | 36% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1706 | 1838 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 14 | 81 |
Best Win
Alexander Baburin
David Fitzsimons
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alexander Baburin
David Fitzsimons