Robert Hess vs Yury Shulman
Robert Hess (35, GM, USA) and Yury Shulman (51, GM, USA) have met 9 times in classical OTB. Shulman leads the classical series 3–1 (5 draws). With current classical ratings of 2591 and 2559, the Elo model gives Hess a 47% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2591 vs 2559 (Δ +32)
With Robert Hess as white
47% Robert25% draw28% Yury
With Yury Shulman as white
35% Robert30% draw36% Yury
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Robert Hess | Yury Shulman | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2591 | 2559 |
| Peak rating | 2635 · Mar 2012 | 2648 · Jul 2009 |
| Peak age | 21 | 34 |
| World rank now | #263 | #391 |
| World rank peak | #126 | #85 |
| Federation rank now | #24 | #27 |
| Games (career, STD) | 503 | 407 |
| Months active | 210 | 218 |
| % white wins | 54% | 48% |
| % black wins | 46% | 35% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Robert Hess
Yury Shulman
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Robert Hess
Yury Shulman