Alexander Costello vs Robert Shlyakhtenko
Alexander Costello (23, IM, USA) and Robert Shlyakhtenko (21, IM, USA) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Shlyakhtenko leads the classical series 3–2 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2259 and 2461, the Elo model gives Shlyakhtenko a 63% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2259 vs 2461 (Δ -202)
With Alexander Costello as white
18% Alexander19% draw63% Robert
With Robert Shlyakhtenko as white
12% Alexander16% draw72% Robert
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexander Costello | Robert Shlyakhtenko | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2259-4 | 2461 |
| Peak rating | 2302 · Feb 2019 | 2461 · Jan 2026 |
| Peak age | 16 | 21 |
| World rank now | #5,471 | #908 |
| World rank peak | #4,883 | #902 |
| Federation rank now | #226 | #58 |
| Games (career, STD) | 297 | 479 |
| Months active | 149 | 113 |
| % white wins | 50% | 52% |
| % black wins | 43% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2177 | 2479 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 12 | 33 |
Best Win
Alexander Costello
Robert Shlyakhtenko
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alexander Costello
Robert Shlyakhtenko