Alexei Shirov vs Matiss Mustaps
Alexei Shirov (54, GM, ESP) and Matiss Mustaps (36, FM, LAT) have never met in classical OTB, but played 35 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 107 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2597 and 2373, the Elo model gives Shirov a 74% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2597 vs 2373 (Δ +224)
With Alexei Shirov as white
74% Alexei16% draw11% Matiss
With Matiss Mustaps as white
65% Alexei19% draw16% Matiss
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexei Shirov | Matiss Mustaps | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2597-7 | 2373-3 |
| Peak rating | 2755 · Jan 2008 | 2385 · Jun 2019 |
| Peak age | 36 | 29 |
| World rank now | #162 | #2,167 |
| World rank peak | #5 | #2,126 |
| Federation rank now | #6 | #6 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,475 | 462 |
| Months active | 217 | 205 |
| % white wins | 69% | 59% |
| % black wins | 58% | 55% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2577 | 2381 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 429 | 230 |
Best Win
Alexei Shirov
Matiss Mustaps
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (35)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alexei Shirov
Matiss Mustaps