Alexander Shelk vs Alexander Shirokovsky
Alexander Shelk (72, FM, RUS) and Alexander Shirokovsky (55, FM, RUS) have met 15 times in classical OTB. Shirokovsky leads with 9 wins to 4, with 2 draws — a 13% draw rate. Their last meeting at Irkutsk_Open_2025 blitz saw Shirokovsky prevail. With current classical ratings of 2104 and 2214, the Elo model gives Shirokovsky a 50% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2104 vs 2214 (Δ -110)
With Alexander Shelk as white
29% Alexander22% draw50% Alexander
With Alexander Shirokovsky as white
21% Alexander18% draw61% Alexander
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexander Shelk | Alexander Shirokovsky | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2104 | 2214 |
| Peak rating | 2405 · Apr 2003 | 2390 · Apr 2008 |
| Peak age | 49 | 37 |
| World rank now | #15,045 | #7,391 |
| World rank peak | #1,972 | #2,355 |
| Federation rank now | #504 | #292 |
| Games (career, STD) | 486 | 153 |
| Months active | 212 | 205 |
| % white wins | 61% | 63% |
| % black wins | 61% | 60% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2007 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 100 | 72 |
Best Win
Alexander Shelk
Alexander Shirokovsky
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (46)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alexander Shelk
Alexander Shirokovsky