Gata Kamsky vs Yury Shulman
Gata Kamsky (52, GM, FRA) and Yury Shulman (51, GM, USA) have met 7 times in classical OTB. Kamsky leads the classical series 2–0 (5 draws). With current classical ratings of 2596 and 2559, the Elo model gives Kamsky a 48% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2596 vs 2559 (Δ +37)
With Gata Kamsky as white
48% Gata25% draw27% Yury
With Yury Shulman as white
35% Gata30% draw35% Yury
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Gata Kamsky | Yury Shulman | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2596 | 2559 |
| Peak rating | 2763 · Jul 2013 | 2648 · Jul 2009 |
| Peak age | 39 | 34 |
| World rank now | #166 | #391 |
| World rank peak | #10 | #85 |
| Federation rank now | #8 | #27 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,297 | 407 |
| Months active | 217 | 218 |
| % white wins | 52% | 48% |
| % black wins | 36% | 35% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2508 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 41 | 0 |
Best Win
Gata Kamsky
Yury Shulman
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Gata Kamsky
Yury Shulman