Sergej M. Bystrov vs Andrei Shalygin
Sergej M. Bystrov (58, IM, RUS) and Andrei Shalygin (67, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 31 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 78 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2181 and 2139, the Elo model gives Bystrov a 50% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2181 vs 2139 (Δ +42)
With Sergej M. Bystrov as white
50% Sergej22% draw28% Andrei
With Andrei Shalygin as white
38% Sergej26% draw36% Andrei
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Sergej M. Bystrov | Andrei Shalygin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2181 | 2139 |
| Peak rating | 2414 · Jul 2002 | 2329 · Jan 2001 |
| Peak age | 34 | 42 |
| World rank now | #9,688 | #12,079 |
| World rank peak | #1,596 | #4,029 |
| Federation rank now | #515 | #428 |
| Games (career, STD) | 192 | 53 |
| Months active | 219 | 219 |
| % white wins | 51% | 59% |
| % black wins | 50% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2028 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 62 | 297 |
Best Win
Sergej M. Bystrov
Andrei Shalygin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (31)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Sergej M. Bystrov
Andrei Shalygin