Dmitry Sholkovsky vs Mikhail Bazhenov
Dmitry Sholkovsky (31, UKR) and Mikhail Bazhenov (25, UKR) have never met in classical OTB, but played 40 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 37 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1938 and 1777, the Elo model gives Sholkovsky a 69% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1938 vs 1777 (Δ +161)
With Dmitry Sholkovsky as white
69% Dmitry14% draw18% Mikhail
With Mikhail Bazhenov as white
59% Dmitry16% draw24% Mikhail
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Dmitry Sholkovsky | Mikhail Bazhenov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1938 | 1777 |
| Peak rating | 1938 · Mar 2024 | 1777 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 29 | 23 |
| World rank now | #46,902 | #89,528 |
| World rank peak | #44,406 | #89,149 |
| Federation rank now | #806 | #1,010 |
| Games (career, STD) | 102 | 50 |
| Months active | 185 | 134 |
| % white wins | 71% | 53% |
| % black wins | 73% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Dmitry Sholkovsky
Mikhail Bazhenov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (40)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Dmitry Sholkovsky
Mikhail Bazhenov