Alexander Shabalov vs Thomas Bartell
Alexander Shabalov (59, GM, USA) and Thomas Bartell (43, IM, USA) have met 7 times in classical OTB. Shabalov leads the classical series 4–2 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2421 and 2338, the Elo model gives Shabalov a 56% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2421 vs 2338 (Δ +83)
With Alexander Shabalov as white
56% Alexander21% draw23% Thomas
With Thomas Bartell as white
44% Alexander26% draw30% Thomas
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexander Shabalov | Thomas Bartell | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2421 | 2338 |
| Peak rating | 2637 · Jul 2007 | 2418 · Oct 2012 |
| Peak age | 40 | 29 |
| World rank now | #1,346 | #2,991 |
| World rank peak | #60 | #1,747 |
| Federation rank now | #72 | #138 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,754 | 634 |
| Months active | 218 | 214 |
| % white wins | 58% | 59% |
| % black wins | 50% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2399 | 2351 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 114 | 27 |
Best Win
Alexander Shabalov
Thomas Bartell
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
Thomas Bartell