Anatoly Mishakov vs Mikhail Babaev
Anatoly Mishakov (81, RUS) and Mikhail Babaev (46, GER) have met 11 times in classical OTB. They split decisive games at 4–4 with 3 draws — a 27% draw rate. Their last meeting at VO Moscow. March 2018 saw Mishakov prevail. With current classical ratings of 1749 and 1909, the Elo model gives Babaev a 59% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1749 vs 1909 (Δ -160)
With Anatoly Mishakov as white
25% Anatoly16% draw59% Mikhail
With Mikhail Babaev as white
18% Anatoly14% draw69% Mikhail
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Anatoly Mishakov | Mikhail Babaev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1749 | 1909 |
| Peak rating | 2093 · Jan 2006 | 2055 · Apr 2013 |
| Peak age | 61 | 33 |
| World rank now | #83,532 | #41,260 |
| World rank peak | #27,901 | #23,337 |
| Federation rank now | #2,586 | #3,947 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,104 | 518 |
| Months active | 199 | 195 |
| % white wins | 35% | 53% |
| % black wins | 33% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Anatoly Mishakov
Mikhail Babaev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (11)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Anatoly Mishakov
Mikhail Babaev