Mikhail Shmatkov vs Alexander Loverov
Mikhail Shmatkov (87, RUS) and Alexander Loverov (67, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 6 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 16 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2066 and 1888, the Elo model gives Shmatkov a 70% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2066 vs 1888 (Δ +178)
With Mikhail Shmatkov as white
70% Mikhail14% draw16% Alexander
With Alexander Loverov as white
61% Mikhail17% draw22% Alexander
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mikhail Shmatkov | Alexander Loverov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2066 | 1888 |
| Peak rating | 2285 · Jan 2001 | 2022 · Mar 2012 |
| Peak age | 62 | 53 |
| World rank now | #23,052 | #57,783 |
| World rank peak | #9,074 | #30,478 |
| Federation rank now | #1,930 | #4,551 |
| Games (career, STD) | 563 | 54 |
| Months active | 217 | 167 |
| % white wins | 50% | 33% |
| % black wins | 39% | 31% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Mikhail Shmatkov
Alexander Loverov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Mikhail Shmatkov
Alexander Loverov