Gregory Kaidanov vs Alexander Shabalov
Gregory Kaidanov (67, GM, USA) and Alexander Shabalov (59, GM, USA) have met 13 times in classical OTB. Shabalov leads with 6 wins to 3, with 4 draws — a 31% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2025 US Senior Championship saw Shabalov prevail. With current classical ratings of 2491 and 2421, the Elo model gives Kaidanov a 53% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2491 vs 2421 (Δ +70)
With Gregory Kaidanov as white
53% Gregory23% draw24% Alexander
With Alexander Shabalov as white
41% Gregory27% draw31% Alexander
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Gregory Kaidanov | Alexander Shabalov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2491 | 2421-12 |
| Peak rating | 2646 · Oct 2002 | 2637 · Jul 2007 |
| Peak age | 43 | 40 |
| World rank now | #655 | #1,346 |
| World rank peak | #43 | #60 |
| Federation rank now | #44 | #72 |
| Games (career, STD) | 545 | 1,754 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 55% | 58% |
| % black wins | 37% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2425 | 2400 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 17 | 118 |
Best Win
Gregory Kaidanov
Alexander Shabalov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (13)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Gregory Kaidanov
Alexander Shabalov