Jay Bonin vs Lev Shangin
Jay Bonin (71, IM, USA) and Lev Shangin (12, USA) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Bonin leads the classical series 4–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2079 and 2192, the Elo model gives Shangin a 50% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2079 vs 2192 (Δ -113)
With Jay Bonin as white
28% Jay21% draw50% Lev
With Lev Shangin as white
21% Jay18% draw61% Lev
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Jay Bonin | Lev Shangin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2079 | 2192 |
| Peak rating | 2419 · Jan 2002 | 2192 · Mar 2026 |
| Peak age | 47 | 12 |
| World rank now | #17,423 | #8,599 |
| World rank peak | #1,517 | #8,599 |
| Federation rank now | #525 | #304 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,526 | 462 |
| Months active | 217 | 57 |
| % white wins | 54% | 38% |
| % black wins | 47% | 36% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1986 | 2159 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 162 | 224 |
Best Win
Jay Bonin
Lev Shangin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Jay Bonin
Lev Shangin