Dmitry Obolenskikh vs Alexander Shelk
Dmitry Obolenskikh (41, IM, RUS) and Alexander Shelk (72, FM, RUS) have met 29 times in classical OTB. Obolenskikh leads with 17 wins to 2, with 10 draws — a 34% draw rate. Their last meeting at Irkutsk_Open_May_2026 (blitz) saw Obolenskikh prevail. With current classical ratings of 2528 and 2104, the Elo model gives Obolenskikh a 89% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2528 vs 2104 (Δ +424)
With Dmitry Obolenskikh as white
89% Dmitry9% draw2% Alexander
With Alexander Shelk as white
85% Dmitry11% draw4% Alexander
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Dmitry Obolenskikh | Alexander Shelk | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2528 | 2104 |
| Peak rating | 2556 · Aug 2016 | 2405 · Apr 2003 |
| Peak age | 31 | 49 |
| World rank now | #421 | #15,045 |
| World rank peak | #349 | #1,972 |
| Federation rank now | #25 | #504 |
| Games (career, STD) | 749 | 486 |
| Months active | 217 | 212 |
| % white wins | 81% | 61% |
| % black wins | 76% | 61% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2138 | 2007 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 73 | 100 |
Best Win
Dmitry Obolenskikh
Alexander Shelk
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (103)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Dmitry Obolenskikh
Alexander Shelk