Arkadi Eremeevich Vul vs Mikhail Shmatkov
Arkadi Eremeevich Vul (73, GM, RUS) and Mikhail Shmatkov (87, RUS) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 12 rapid/blitz games. Vul leads the classical series 3–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2109 and 2066, the Elo model gives Vul a 51% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2109 vs 2066 (Δ +43)
With Arkadi Eremeevich Vul as white
51% Arkadi21% draw29% Mikhail
With Mikhail Shmatkov as white
39% Arkadi25% draw36% Mikhail
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Arkadi Eremeevich Vul | Mikhail Shmatkov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2109 | 2066 |
| Peak rating | 2510 · Oct 2003 | 2285 · Jan 2001 |
| Peak age | 50 | 62 |
| World rank now | #14,563 | #23,052 |
| World rank peak | #526 | #9,074 |
| Federation rank now | #496 | #1,930 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,448 | 563 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 53% | 50% |
| % black wins | 43% | 39% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2029 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 654 | 0 |
Best Win
Arkadi Eremeevich Vul
Mikhail Shmatkov
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).
Arkadi Eremeevich Vul
Mikhail Shmatkov