Alexander Burkhach vs Taron Shagbazyan
Alexander Burkhach (37, UKR) and Taron Shagbazyan (32, IM, CZE) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 8 rapid/blitz games. Shagbazyan leads the classical series 2–0 (5 draws). With current classical ratings of 2061 and 2420, the Elo model gives Shagbazyan a 81% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2061 vs 2420 (Δ -359)
With Alexander Burkhach as white
7% Alexander12% draw81% Taron
With Taron Shagbazyan as white
4% Alexander10% draw86% Taron
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexander Burkhach | Taron Shagbazyan | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2061-1 | 2420-10 |
| Peak rating | 2244 · Nov 2013 | 2446 · Jun 2025 |
| Peak age | 24 | 31 |
| World rank now | #19,428 | #1,358 |
| World rank peak | #7,592 | #1,088 |
| Federation rank now | #308 | #23 |
| Games (career, STD) | 505 | 967 |
| Months active | 190 | 195 |
| % white wins | 55% | 65% |
| % black wins | 49% | 56% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1958 | 2384 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 79 | 167 |
Best Win
Alexander Burkhach
Taron Shagbazyan
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (15)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alexander Burkhach
Taron Shagbazyan