Alexander Shabalov vs Bryan Smith
Alexander Shabalov (59, GM, USA) and Bryan Smith (46, GM, USA) have met 13 times in classical OTB. Shabalov leads with 5 wins to 2, with 6 draws — a 46% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2023 Joe Yun Memorial - Elite drew. With current classical ratings of 2421 and 2367, the Elo model gives Shabalov a 51% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2421 vs 2367 (Δ +54)
With Alexander Shabalov as white
51% Alexander23% draw26% Bryan
With Bryan Smith as white
39% Alexander28% draw33% Bryan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexander Shabalov | Bryan Smith | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2421 | 2367 |
| Peak rating | 2637 · Jul 2007 | 2503 · Jul 2011 |
| Peak age | 40 | 31 |
| World rank now | #1,346 | #2,301 |
| World rank peak | #60 | #772 |
| Federation rank now | #72 | #111 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,754 | 1,343 |
| Months active | 218 | 220 |
| % white wins | 58% | 56% |
| % black wins | 50% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2399 | 2322 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 114 | 104 |
Best Win
Alexander Shabalov
Bryan Smith
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (13)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alexander Shabalov
Bryan Smith