Alexander Kononenko vs Taron Shagbazyan
Alexander Kononenko (72, FM, UKR) and Taron Shagbazyan (32, IM, CZE) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Shagbazyan leads the classical series 3–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2190 and 2420, the Elo model gives Shagbazyan a 67% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2190 vs 2420 (Δ -230)
With Alexander Kononenko as white
16% Alexander17% draw67% Taron
With Taron Shagbazyan as white
11% Alexander14% draw75% Taron
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexander Kononenko | Taron Shagbazyan | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2190 | 2420-10 |
| Peak rating | 2385 · Apr 2004 | 2446 · Jun 2025 |
| Peak age | 50 | 31 |
| World rank now | #8,360 | #1,358 |
| World rank peak | #2,529 | #1,088 |
| Federation rank now | #179 | #23 |
| Games (career, STD) | 211 | 967 |
| Months active | 208 | 195 |
| % white wins | 48% | 65% |
| % black wins | 49% | 56% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2384 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 9 | 167 |
Best Win
Alexander Kononenko
Taron Shagbazyan
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 Kononenko
Taron Shagbazyan