Eugene Perelshteyn vs Denis Shmeliov
Eugene Perelshteyn (46, GM, USA) and Denis Shmeliov (40, IM, UKR) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Perelshteyn leads with 5 wins to 0, with 5 draws — a 50% draw rate. Their last meeting at 5th Boston Elite Thanksgiving FIDE Open saw Perelshteyn prevail. With current classical ratings of 2475 and 2347, the Elo model gives Perelshteyn a 62% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2475 vs 2347 (Δ +128)
With Eugene Perelshteyn as white
62% Eugene19% draw18% Denis
With Denis Shmeliov as white
52% Eugene23% draw25% Denis
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Eugene Perelshteyn | Denis Shmeliov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2475 | 2347 |
| Peak rating | 2555 · Jul 2008 | 2461 · Aug 2018 |
| Peak age | 28 | 32 |
| World rank now | #778 | #2,782 |
| World rank peak | #341 | #1,180 |
| Federation rank now | #54 | #85 |
| Games (career, STD) | 660 | 573 |
| Months active | 218 | 205 |
| % white wins | 52% | 48% |
| % black wins | 39% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2377 | 2213 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 13 | 25 |
Best Win
Eugene Perelshteyn
Denis Shmeliov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Eugene Perelshteyn
Denis Shmeliov