Larry Christiansen vs Alexander Shabalov
Larry Christiansen (70, GM, USA) and Alexander Shabalov (59, GM, USA) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Christiansen leads the classical series 4–1 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2563 and 2421, the Elo model gives Christiansen a 64% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2563 vs 2421 (Δ +142)
With Larry Christiansen as white
64% Larry19% draw17% Alexander
With Alexander Shabalov as white
53% Larry23% draw24% Alexander
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Larry Christiansen | Alexander Shabalov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2563 | 2421-12 |
| Peak rating | 2588 · Oct 2008 | 2637 · Jul 2007 |
| Peak age | 52 | 40 |
| World rank now | #257 | #1,346 |
| World rank peak | #151 | #60 |
| Federation rank now | #22 | #72 |
| Games (career, STD) | 133 | 1,754 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 49% | 58% |
| % black wins | 52% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2495 | 2404 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 9 | 117 |
Best Win
Larry Christiansen
Alexander Shabalov
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).
Larry Christiansen
Alexander Shabalov