Azat Sharafiev vs Alexander Malygin
Azat Sharafiev (36, IM, RUS) and Alexander Malygin (36, RUS) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 7 rapid/blitz games. Sharafiev leads the classical series 3–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2431 and 2101, the Elo model gives Sharafiev a 84% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2431 vs 2101 (Δ +330)
With Azat Sharafiev as white
84% Azat11% draw5% Alexander
With Alexander Malygin as white
78% Azat13% draw9% Alexander
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Azat Sharafiev | Alexander Malygin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2431 | 2101 |
| Peak rating | 2462 · Jan 2011 | 2206 · Sep 2011 |
| Peak age | 21 | 21 |
| World rank now | #1,245 | #14,331 |
| World rank peak | #1,157 | #9,543 |
| Federation rank now | #61 | #563 |
| Games (career, STD) | 678 | 228 |
| Months active | 210 | 203 |
| % white wins | 60% | 53% |
| % black wins | 53% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 118 | 22 |
Best Win
Azat Sharafiev
Alexander Malygin
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).
Azat Sharafiev
Alexander Malygin