Georgiy Tkachenko vs Taron Shagbazyan
Georgiy Tkachenko (73, IM, UKR) and Taron Shagbazyan (32, IM, CZE) have met 14 times in classical OTB. Shagbazyan leads with 7 wins to 2, with 5 draws — a 36% draw rate. Their last meeting at Peaceful Atom - 2015 XXXIII rapid drew. With current classical ratings of 2206 and 2420, the Elo model gives Shagbazyan a 65% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2206 vs 2420 (Δ -214)
With Georgiy Tkachenko as white
17% Georgiy18% draw65% Taron
With Taron Shagbazyan as white
12% Georgiy15% draw73% Taron
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Georgiy Tkachenko | Taron Shagbazyan | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2206 | 2420-10 |
| Peak rating | 2411 · Jan 2004 | 2446 · Jun 2025 |
| Peak age | 51 | 31 |
| World rank now | #9,789 | #1,358 |
| World rank peak | #1,850 | #1,088 |
| Federation rank now | #268 | #23 |
| Games (career, STD) | 423 | 967 |
| Months active | 216 | 195 |
| % white wins | 45% | 65% |
| % black wins | 44% | 56% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2384 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 167 |
Best Win
Georgiy Tkachenko
Taron Shagbazyan
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (19)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Georgiy Tkachenko
Taron Shagbazyan