Nikolay Shalygin vs Sergey Scherbinin
Nikolay Shalygin (60, RUS) and Sergey Scherbinin (76, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 16 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 59 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1978 and 1816, the Elo model gives Shalygin a 69% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1978 vs 1816 (Δ +162)
With Nikolay Shalygin as white
69% Nikolay14% draw17% Sergey
With Sergey Scherbinin as white
59% Nikolay17% draw24% Sergey
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikolay Shalygin | Sergey Scherbinin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1978 | 1816 |
| Peak rating | 1978 · Mar 2024 | 1816 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 58 | 74 |
| World rank now | #36,851 | #80,491 |
| World rank peak | #32,567 | #78,350 |
| Federation rank now | #2,941 | #5,513 |
| Games (career, STD) | 35 | 37 |
| Months active | 201 | 137 |
| % white wins | 44% | 41% |
| % black wins | 45% | 34% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 99 | 144 |
Best Win
Nikolay Shalygin
Sergey Scherbinin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (16)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nikolay Shalygin
Sergey Scherbinin