Maxim S. Borisov vs Alexander Shurov
Maxim S. Borisov (23, CM, RUS) and Alexander Shurov (26, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 22 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 55 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2184 and 1954, the Elo model gives Borisov a 76% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2184 vs 1954 (Δ +230)
With Maxim S. Borisov as white
76% Maxim13% draw11% Alexander
With Alexander Shurov as white
68% Maxim15% draw17% Alexander
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Maxim S. Borisov | Alexander Shurov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2184 | 1954 |
| Peak rating | 2204 · Aug 2025 | 1954 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 22 | 24 |
| World rank now | #9,049 | #34,722 |
| World rank peak | #7,757 | #33,180 |
| Federation rank now | #341 | #1,530 |
| Games (career, STD) | 320 | 68 |
| Months active | 103 | 114 |
| % white wins | 59% | 49% |
| % black wins | 54% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2186 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 158 | 77 |
Best Win
Maxim S. Borisov
Alexander Shurov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (22)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Maxim S. Borisov
Alexander Shurov