Alexander Shabalov vs Joshua Friedel
Alexander Shabalov (59, GM, USA) and Joshua Friedel (40, GM, USA) have met 9 times in classical OTB. With current classical ratings of 2421 and 2544, the Elo model gives Friedel a 50% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2421 vs 2544 (Δ -123)
With Alexander Shabalov as white
26% Alexander24% draw50% Joshua
With Joshua Friedel as white
19% Alexander20% draw61% Joshua
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexander Shabalov | Joshua Friedel | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2421-12 | 2544 |
| Peak rating | 2637 · Jul 2007 | 2562 · Jan 2018 |
| Peak age | 40 | 32 |
| World rank now | #1,346 | #348 |
| World rank peak | #60 | #312 |
| Federation rank now | #72 | #27 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,754 | 848 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 58% | 51% |
| % black wins | 50% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2400 | 2378 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 118 | 15 |
Best Win
Alexander Shabalov
Joshua Friedel
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alexander Shabalov
Joshua Friedel