Evgeny Shaposhnikov vs Azat Sharafiev
Evgeny Shaposhnikov (45, GM, RUS) and Azat Sharafiev (36, IM, RUS) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. Shaposhnikov leads the classical series 2–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2517 and 2431, the Elo model gives Shaposhnikov a 56% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2517 vs 2431 (Δ +86)
With Evgeny Shaposhnikov as white
56% Evgeny22% draw22% Azat
With Azat Sharafiev as white
44% Evgeny26% draw30% Azat
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Evgeny Shaposhnikov | Azat Sharafiev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2517 | 2431 |
| Peak rating | 2588 · Aug 2018 | 2462 · Jan 2011 |
| Peak age | 37 | 21 |
| World rank now | #578 | #1,245 |
| World rank peak | #186 | #1,157 |
| Federation rank now | #48 | #61 |
| Games (career, STD) | 712 | 678 |
| Months active | 219 | 211 |
| % white wins | 57% | 60% |
| % black wins | 49% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 118 |
Best Win
Evgeny Shaposhnikov
Azat Sharafiev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Evgeny Shaposhnikov
Azat Sharafiev