Mikhail Litvak vs Taron Shagbazyan
Mikhail Litvak (35, FM, UKR) and Taron Shagbazyan (32, IM, CZE) have met 13 times in classical OTB. They split decisive games at 2–2 with 9 draws — a 69% draw rate. Their last meeting at Lugansk winter 2014-1 drew. With current classical ratings of 2317 and 2420, the Elo model gives Shagbazyan a 48% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2317 vs 2420 (Δ -103)
With Mikhail Litvak as white
28% Mikhail24% draw48% Taron
With Taron Shagbazyan as white
21% Mikhail20% draw59% Taron
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mikhail Litvak | Taron Shagbazyan | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2317 | 2420-10 |
| Peak rating | 2346 · Mar 2014 | 2446 · Jun 2025 |
| Peak age | 23 | 31 |
| World rank now | #4,368 | #1,358 |
| World rank peak | #3,343 | #1,088 |
| Federation rank now | #150 | #23 |
| Games (career, STD) | 320 | 967 |
| Months active | 198 | 195 |
| % white wins | 56% | 65% |
| % black wins | 42% | 56% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2384 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 167 |
Best Win
Mikhail Litvak
Taron Shagbazyan
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).
Mikhail Litvak
Taron Shagbazyan