Alexander Shabalov vs Sergey Erenburg
Alexander Shabalov (59, GM, USA) and Sergey Erenburg (43, GM, USA) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Erenburg leads with 6 wins to 1, with 3 draws — a 30% draw rate. Their last meeting at 10th Annual Washington Chess Congress saw Erenburg prevail. With current classical ratings of 2421 and 2481, the Elo model gives Erenburg a 40% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2421 vs 2481 (Δ -60)
With Alexander Shabalov as white
32% Alexander28% draw40% Sergey
With Sergey Erenburg as white
25% Alexander23% draw52% Sergey
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexander Shabalov | Sergey Erenburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2421 | 2481 |
| Peak rating | 2637 · Jul 2007 | 2637 · Dec 2012 |
| Peak age | 40 | 29 |
| World rank now | #1,346 | #733 |
| World rank peak | #60 | #122 |
| Federation rank now | #72 | #49 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,754 | 714 |
| Months active | 218 | 218 |
| % white wins | 58% | 57% |
| % black wins | 50% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2399 | 2316 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 114 | 61 |
Best Win
Alexander Shabalov
Sergey Erenburg
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alexander Shabalov
Sergey Erenburg