Kirill Shoshin vs Aleksandr Kataev
Kirill Shoshin (21, FM, FID) and Aleksandr Kataev (21, RUS) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 8 rapid/blitz games. Shoshin leads the classical series 2–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2232 and 2256, the Elo model gives Kataev a 35% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2232 vs 2256 (Δ -24)
With Kirill Shoshin as white
38% Kirill26% draw35% Aleksandr
With Aleksandr Kataev as white
30% Kirill23% draw47% Aleksandr
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Kirill Shoshin | Aleksandr Kataev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2232 | 2256-2 |
| Peak rating | 2329 · May 2023 | 2302 · May 2025 |
| Peak age | 18 | 20 |
| World rank now | #6,602 | #5,582 |
| World rank peak | #3,390 | #3,948 |
| Federation rank now | #118 | #234 |
| Games (career, STD) | 882 | 513 |
| Months active | 135 | 149 |
| % white wins | 43% | 63% |
| % black wins | 40% | 55% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2248 | 2214 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 27 | 118 |
Best Win
Kirill Shoshin
Aleksandr Kataev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Kirill Shoshin
Aleksandr Kataev