Jesse Kraai vs Alexander Shabalov
Jesse Kraai (54, GM, USA) and Alexander Shabalov (59, GM, USA) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Kraai leads the classical series 2–1 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2377 and 2421, the Elo model gives Shabalov a 37% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2377 vs 2421 (Δ -44)
With Jesse Kraai as white
35% Jesse28% draw37% Alexander
With Alexander Shabalov as white
27% Jesse24% draw49% Alexander
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Jesse Kraai | Alexander Shabalov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2377 | 2421-12 |
| Peak rating | 2527 · May 2014 | 2637 · Jul 2007 |
| Peak age | 42 | 40 |
| World rank now | #2,094 | #1,346 |
| World rank peak | #551 | #60 |
| Federation rank now | #105 | #72 |
| Games (career, STD) | 535 | 1,754 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 53% | 58% |
| % black wins | 48% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2350 | 2400 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 29 | 118 |
Best Win
Jesse Kraai
Alexander Shabalov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Jesse Kraai
Alexander Shabalov