Alexander Sotsky vs Grigory Shpartko
Alexander Sotsky (59, IM, ISR) and Grigory Shpartko (32, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 25 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 131 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2317 and 2113, the Elo model gives Sotsky a 72% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2317 vs 2113 (Δ +204)
With Alexander Sotsky as white
72% Alexander15% draw13% Grigory
With Grigory Shpartko as white
64% Alexander18% draw19% Grigory
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexander Sotsky | Grigory Shpartko | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2317 | 2113 |
| Peak rating | 2412 · Jan 2012 | 2247 · Jul 2016 |
| Peak age | 45 | 22 |
| World rank now | #3,565 | #13,406 |
| World rank peak | #1,688 | #7,355 |
| Federation rank now | #94 | #536 |
| Games (career, STD) | 117 | 765 |
| Months active | 217 | 196 |
| % white wins | 62% | 56% |
| % black wins | 53% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2014 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 46 | 11 |
Best Win
Alexander Sotsky
Grigory Shpartko
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (25)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alexander Sotsky
Grigory Shpartko