Alisher Karimov vs Mekhriddin Sharifov
Alisher Karimov (29, FM, TJK) and Mekhriddin Sharifov (22, FM, TJK) have met 8 times in classical OTB. Karimov leads the classical series 5–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2288 and 2394, the Elo model gives Sharifov a 48% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2288 vs 2394 (Δ -106)
With Alisher Karimov as white
28% Alisher24% draw48% Mekhriddin
With Mekhriddin Sharifov as white
21% Alisher20% draw59% Mekhriddin
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alisher Karimov | Mekhriddin Sharifov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2288+37 | 2394+135 |
| Peak rating | 2334 · Jan 2025 | 2394 · May 2026 |
| Peak age | 28 | 22 |
| World rank now | #4,461 | #1,783 |
| World rank peak | #3,104 | #1,783 |
| Federation rank now | #5 | #3 |
| Games (career, STD) | 459 | 280 |
| Months active | 152 | 118 |
| % white wins | 50% | 44% |
| % black wins | 44% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2256 | 2358 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 105 | 45 |
Best Win
Alisher Karimov
Mekhriddin Sharifov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alisher Karimov
Mekhriddin Sharifov