Denis Palkovich vs Taron Shagbazyan
Denis Palkovich (46, FM, UKR) and Taron Shagbazyan (32, IM, CZE) have met 11 times in classical OTB. Shagbazyan leads with 5 wins to 2, with 4 draws — a 36% draw rate. Their last meeting at Krasnoluchskaya osen 2013 saw Shagbazyan prevail. With current classical ratings of 2190 and 2420, the Elo model gives Shagbazyan a 67% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2190 vs 2420 (Δ -230)
With Denis Palkovich as white
16% Denis17% draw67% Taron
With Taron Shagbazyan as white
11% Denis14% draw75% Taron
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Denis Palkovich | Taron Shagbazyan | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2190 | 2420-10 |
| Peak rating | 2325 · Jul 2005 | 2446 · Jun 2025 |
| Peak age | 25 | 31 |
| World rank now | #9,995 | #1,358 |
| World rank peak | #4,641 | #1,088 |
| Federation rank now | #260 | #23 |
| Games (career, STD) | 478 | 967 |
| Months active | 210 | 195 |
| % white wins | 54% | 65% |
| % black wins | 48% | 56% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2384 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 167 |
Best Win
Denis Palkovich
Taron Shagbazyan
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (13)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Denis Palkovich
Taron Shagbazyan