Mikhail Simantsev vs Valery Shalimov
Mikhail Simantsev (48, GM, UKR) and Valery Shalimov (66, IM, UKR) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 11 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 2382 and 2284, the Elo model gives Simantsev a 58% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2382 vs 2284 (Δ +98)
With Mikhail Simantsev as white
58% Mikhail20% draw22% Valery
With Valery Shalimov as white
47% Mikhail24% draw29% Valery
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mikhail Simantsev | Valery Shalimov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2382 | 2284 |
| Peak rating | 2569 · Mar 2011 | 2478 · Jul 2003 |
| Peak age | 33 | 43 |
| World rank now | #1,994 | #4,590 |
| World rank peak | #340 | #771 |
| Federation rank now | #68 | #123 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,499 | 753 |
| Months active | 219 | 219 |
| % white wins | 56% | 59% |
| % black wins | 48% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2438 | 2177 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 9 | 59 |
Best Win
Mikhail Simantsev
Valery Shalimov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (14)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Mikhail Simantsev
Valery Shalimov