Dmitry Obolenskikh vs Alexander Shirokovsky
Dmitry Obolenskikh (41, IM, RUS) and Alexander Shirokovsky (55, FM, RUS) have met 13 times in classical OTB. Obolenskikh leads with 7 wins to 1, with 5 draws — a 38% draw rate. Their last meeting at Irkutsk_Open_May_2026 (blitz) saw Obolenskikh prevail. With current classical ratings of 2528 and 2214, the Elo model gives Obolenskikh a 82% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2528 vs 2214 (Δ +314)
With Dmitry Obolenskikh as white
82% Dmitry12% draw6% Alexander
With Alexander Shirokovsky as white
76% Dmitry14% draw10% Alexander
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Dmitry Obolenskikh | Alexander Shirokovsky | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2528 | 2214 |
| Peak rating | 2556 · Aug 2016 | 2390 · Apr 2008 |
| Peak age | 31 | 37 |
| World rank now | #421 | #7,391 |
| World rank peak | #349 | #2,355 |
| Federation rank now | #25 | #292 |
| Games (career, STD) | 749 | 153 |
| Months active | 217 | 205 |
| % white wins | 81% | 63% |
| % black wins | 76% | 60% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2138 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 73 | 72 |
Best Win
Dmitry Obolenskikh
Alexander Shirokovsky
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (54)
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 Shirokovsky