Nazar Zheleznyakov vs Mikhail Shmarov
Nazar Zheleznyakov (22, RUS) and Mikhail Shmarov (21, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 10 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 21 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1651 and 1784, the Elo model gives Shmarov a 56% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1651 vs 1784 (Δ -133)
With Nazar Zheleznyakov as white
28% Nazar16% draw56% Mikhail
With Mikhail Shmarov as white
21% Nazar14% draw66% Mikhail
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nazar Zheleznyakov | Mikhail Shmarov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1651 | 1784 |
| Peak rating | 1651 · Mar 2024 | 1797 · Dec 2017 |
| Peak age | 20 | 12 |
| World rank now | #115,884 | #78,956 |
| World rank peak | #91,001 | #63,279 |
| Federation rank now | #3,336 | #2,935 |
| Games (career, STD) | 188 | 213 |
| Months active | 113 | 119 |
| % white wins | 31% | 59% |
| % black wins | 36% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 41 |
Best Win
Nazar Zheleznyakov
Mikhail Shmarov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nazar Zheleznyakov
Mikhail Shmarov