Ilya Kuzmin vs Alexander Shelk
Ilya Kuzmin (47, FM, RUS) and Alexander Shelk (72, FM, RUS) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 21 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 2113 and 2104, the Elo model gives Kuzmin a 45% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2113 vs 2104 (Δ +9)
With Ilya Kuzmin as white
45% Ilya23% draw32% Alexander
With Alexander Shelk as white
34% Ilya24% draw42% Alexander
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ilya Kuzmin | Alexander Shelk | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2113 | 2104 |
| Peak rating | 2313 · Nov 2015 | 2405 · Apr 2003 |
| Peak age | 36 | 49 |
| World rank now | #14,913 | #15,045 |
| World rank peak | #4,531 | #1,972 |
| Federation rank now | #817 | #504 |
| Games (career, STD) | 137 | 486 |
| Months active | 217 | 212 |
| % white wins | 53% | 61% |
| % black wins | 48% | 61% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2007 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 18 | 100 |
Best Win
Ilya Kuzmin
Alexander Shelk
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (30)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ilya Kuzmin
Alexander Shelk