Alisher Suleymenov vs Anatoliy Shapkin
Alisher Suleymenov (26, GM, KAZ) and Anatoliy Shapkin (28, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 17 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 66 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2480 and 2283, the Elo model gives Suleymenov a 71% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2480 vs 2283 (Δ +197)
With Alisher Suleymenov as white
71% Alisher16% draw13% Anatoliy
With Anatoliy Shapkin as white
62% Alisher19% draw19% Anatoliy
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alisher Suleymenov | Anatoliy Shapkin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2480-27 | 2283 |
| Peak rating | 2523 · Mar 2026 | 2292 · Mar 2018 |
| Peak age | 26 | 20 |
| World rank now | #746 | #5,592 |
| World rank peak | #448 | #5,248 |
| Federation rank now | #11 | #414 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,454 | 192 |
| Months active | 171 | 168 |
| % white wins | 58% | 61% |
| % black wins | 53% | 57% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2484 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 219 | 0 |
Best Win
Alisher Suleymenov
Anatoliy Shapkin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (17)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alisher Suleymenov
Anatoliy Shapkin