Mikhail Korovtenko vs Alexander Shurov
Mikhail Korovtenko (51, RUS) and Alexander Shurov (26, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 35 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 66 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1899 and 1954, the Elo model gives Shurov a 42% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1899 vs 1954 (Δ -55)
With Mikhail Korovtenko as white
36% Mikhail22% draw42% Alexander
With Alexander Shurov as white
28% Mikhail19% draw53% Alexander
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mikhail Korovtenko | Alexander Shurov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1899+14 | 1954 |
| Peak rating | 2191 · Apr 2009 | 1954 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 34 | 24 |
| World rank now | #48,362 | #34,722 |
| World rank peak | #10,349 | #33,180 |
| Federation rank now | #1,261 | #1,530 |
| Games (career, STD) | 298 | 68 |
| Months active | 217 | 114 |
| % white wins | 64% | 49% |
| % black wins | 61% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1817 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 291 | 77 |
Best Win
Mikhail Korovtenko
Alexander Shurov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (35)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Mikhail Korovtenko
Alexander Shurov