Maxim Matlakov vs Aleksandr Shimanov
Maxim Matlakov (35, GM, RUS) and Aleksandr Shimanov (34, GM, RUS) have met 11 times in classical OTB. Matlakov leads with 2 wins to 1, with 8 draws — a 73% draw rate. Their last meeting at FIDE Open World Blitz Championship 2022 drew. With current classical ratings of 2598 and 2581, the Elo model gives Matlakov a 44% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2598 vs 2581 (Δ +17)
With Maxim Matlakov as white
44% Maxim26% draw29% Aleksandr
With Aleksandr Shimanov as white
33% Maxim29% draw38% Aleksandr
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Maxim Matlakov | Aleksandr Shimanov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2598 | 2581 |
| Peak rating | 2738 · Nov 2017 | 2664 · Jun 2013 |
| Peak age | 26 | 21 |
| World rank now | #160 | #212 |
| World rank peak | #22 | #78 |
| Federation rank now | #9 | #14 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,331 | 1,352 |
| Months active | 217 | 205 |
| % white wins | 50% | 57% |
| % black wins | 37% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2546 | 2577 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 124 | 101 |
Best Win
Maxim Matlakov
Aleksandr Shimanov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (20)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Maxim Matlakov
Aleksandr Shimanov