Dmitry Bobarykin vs Alexander Shelk
Dmitry Bobarykin (60, RUS) and Alexander Shelk (72, FM, RUS) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 12 rapid/blitz games. Shelk leads the classical series 6–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 1980 and 2104, the Elo model gives Shelk a 53% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1980 vs 2104 (Δ -124)
With Dmitry Bobarykin as white
28% Dmitry20% draw53% Alexander
With Alexander Shelk as white
20% Dmitry17% draw63% Alexander
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Dmitry Bobarykin | Alexander Shelk | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1980 | 2104 |
| Peak rating | 2265 · Apr 2002 | 2405 · Apr 2003 |
| Peak age | 36 | 49 |
| World rank now | #29,079 | #15,046 |
| World rank peak | #6,836 | #1,972 |
| Federation rank now | #903 | #504 |
| Games (career, STD) | 199 | 486 |
| Months active | 217 | 213 |
| % white wins | 52% | 61% |
| % black wins | 43% | 61% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2007 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 73 | 100 |
Best Win
Dmitry Bobarykin
Alexander Shelk
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (21)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Dmitry Bobarykin
Alexander Shelk