Igor Khipkhenov vs Alexander Shelk
Igor Khipkhenov (47, RUS) and Alexander Shelk (72, FM, RUS) have met 11 times in classical OTB. Shelk leads with 5 wins to 4, with 2 draws — a 18% draw rate. Their last meeting at Final stage ICCC Cup 2019 (rapid) drew. With current classical ratings of 2029 and 2104, the Elo model gives Shelk a 44% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2029 vs 2104 (Δ -75)
With Igor Khipkhenov as white
33% Igor23% draw44% Alexander
With Alexander Shelk as white
25% Igor19% draw56% Alexander
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Igor Khipkhenov | Alexander Shelk | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2029 | 2104 |
| Peak rating | 2264 · Apr 2003 | 2405 · Apr 2003 |
| Peak age | 24 | 49 |
| World rank now | #20,978 | #15,045 |
| World rank peak | #7,699 | #1,972 |
| Federation rank now | #832 | #504 |
| Games (career, STD) | 232 | 486 |
| Months active | 216 | 212 |
| % white wins | 57% | 61% |
| % black wins | 51% | 61% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2007 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 100 |
Best Win
Igor Khipkhenov
Alexander Shelk
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (27)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Igor Khipkhenov
Alexander Shelk