Alexander Shabalov vs Dean Ippolito
Alexander Shabalov (59, GM, USA) and Dean Ippolito (48, IM, USA) have met 7 times in classical OTB. With current classical ratings of 2421 and 2325, the Elo model gives Shabalov a 58% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2421 vs 2325 (Δ +96)
With Alexander Shabalov as white
58% Alexander21% draw22% Dean
With Dean Ippolito as white
46% Alexander25% draw29% Dean
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexander Shabalov | Dean Ippolito | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2421 | 2325 |
| Peak rating | 2637 · Jul 2007 | 2483 · May 2011 |
| Peak age | 40 | 33 |
| World rank now | #1,346 | #3,338 |
| World rank peak | #60 | #966 |
| Federation rank now | #72 | #151 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,754 | 836 |
| Months active | 218 | 218 |
| % white wins | 58% | 49% |
| % black wins | 50% | 38% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2399 | 2260 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 114 | 13 |
Best Win
Alexander Shabalov
Dean Ippolito
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alexander Shabalov
Dean Ippolito