Alexander Shelk vs Timur Ergeshov
Alexander Shelk (72, FM, RUS) and Timur Ergeshov (25, RUS) have met 11 times in classical OTB. Shelk leads with 6 wins to 3, with 2 draws — a 18% draw rate. Their last meeting at Irkutsk_Open_May_2026 (blitz) saw Shelk prevail. With current classical ratings of 2104 and 2302, the Elo model gives Ergeshov a 63% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2104 vs 2302 (Δ -198)
With Alexander Shelk as white
19% Alexander18% draw63% Timur
With Timur Ergeshov as white
13% Alexander15% draw72% Timur
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexander Shelk | Timur Ergeshov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2104 | 2302 |
| Peak rating | 2405 · Apr 2003 | 2356 · Dec 2017 |
| Peak age | 49 | 16 |
| World rank now | #15,045 | #4,128 |
| World rank peak | #1,972 | #3,271 |
| Federation rank now | #504 | #204 |
| Games (career, STD) | 486 | 359 |
| Months active | 212 | 172 |
| % white wins | 61% | 61% |
| % black wins | 61% | 56% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2007 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 100 | 22 |
Best Win
Alexander Shelk
Timur Ergeshov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (27)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alexander Shelk
Timur Ergeshov