Nikita Afanasiev vs Anatoliy Shapkin
Nikita Afanasiev (26, GM, RUS) and Anatoliy Shapkin (28, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 24 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 89 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2549 and 2283, the Elo model gives Afanasiev a 78% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2549 vs 2283 (Δ +266)
With Nikita Afanasiev as white
78% Nikita14% draw8% Anatoliy
With Anatoliy Shapkin as white
71% Nikita16% draw13% Anatoliy
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikita Afanasiev | Anatoliy Shapkin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2549 | 2283 |
| Peak rating | 2583 · Jun 2022 | 2292 · Mar 2018 |
| Peak age | 22 | 20 |
| World rank now | #315 | #5,592 |
| World rank peak | #272 | #5,248 |
| Federation rank now | #14 | #414 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,324 | 192 |
| Months active | 179 | 168 |
| % white wins | 66% | 61% |
| % black wins | 60% | 57% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2524 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 592 | 0 |
Best Win
Nikita Afanasiev
Anatoliy Shapkin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (24)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nikita Afanasiev
Anatoliy Shapkin