Alexander Shabalov vs Jaan Ehlvest
Alexander Shabalov (59, GM, USA) and Jaan Ehlvest (64, GM, USA) have met 11 times in classical OTB. Ehlvest leads with 2 wins to 1, with 8 draws — a 73% draw rate. Their last meeting at The White Lady of Haapsalu - A-tournament drew. With current classical ratings of 2421 and 2532, the Elo model gives Ehlvest a 48% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2421 vs 2532 (Δ -111)
With Alexander Shabalov as white
27% Alexander25% draw48% Jaan
With Jaan Ehlvest as white
20% Alexander21% draw59% Jaan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexander Shabalov | Jaan Ehlvest | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2421-12 | 2532 |
| Peak rating | 2637 · Jul 2007 | 2643 · Apr 2007 |
| Peak age | 40 | 45 |
| World rank now | #1,346 | #413 |
| World rank peak | #60 | #50 |
| Federation rank now | #72 | #33 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,754 | 705 |
| Months active | 217 | 219 |
| % white wins | 58% | 55% |
| % black wins | 50% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2399 | 2543 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 114 | 166 |
Best Win
Alexander Shabalov
Jaan Ehlvest
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
Jaan Ehlvest