Sergey Kudrin vs Alexander Shabalov
Sergey Kudrin (67, GM, USA) and Alexander Shabalov (59, GM, USA) have met 14 times in classical OTB. Kudrin leads with 4 wins to 3, with 7 draws — a 50% draw rate. Their last meeting at 44th Annual National Chess Congress drew. With current classical ratings of 2300 and 2421, the Elo model gives Shabalov a 51% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2300 vs 2421 (Δ -121)
With Sergey Kudrin as white
26% Sergey23% draw51% Alexander
With Alexander Shabalov as white
19% Sergey19% draw61% Alexander
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Sergey Kudrin | Alexander Shabalov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2300 | 2421-12 |
| Peak rating | 2578 · Jul 2009 | 2637 · Jul 2007 |
| Peak age | 50 | 40 |
| World rank now | #4,087 | #1,346 |
| World rank peak | #224 | #60 |
| Federation rank now | #171 | #72 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,060 | 1,754 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 62% | 58% |
| % black wins | 46% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2294 | 2396 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 6 | 115 |
Best Win
Sergey Kudrin
Alexander Shabalov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (14)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Sergey Kudrin
Alexander Shabalov