Alexander Shabalov vs Edward Song
Alexander Shabalov (59, GM, USA) and Edward Song (27, IM, USA) have met 7 times in classical OTB. Shabalov leads the classical series 7–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2421 and 2391, the Elo model gives Shabalov a 47% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2421 vs 2391 (Δ +30)
With Alexander Shabalov as white
47% Alexander25% draw28% Edward
With Edward Song as white
35% Alexander29% draw36% Edward
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexander Shabalov | Edward Song | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2421-12 | 2391 |
| Peak rating | 2637 · Jul 2007 | 2411 · Aug 2019 |
| Peak age | 40 | 20 |
| World rank now | #1,346 | #1,828 |
| World rank peak | #60 | #1,775 |
| Federation rank now | #72 | #96 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,754 | 665 |
| Months active | 217 | 176 |
| % white wins | 58% | 46% |
| % black wins | 50% | 37% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2396 | 2349 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 115 | 23 |
Best Win
Alexander Shabalov
Edward Song
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
Edward Song