Valeriy Zhikharev vs Robert Shin
Valeriy Zhikharev (78, RUS) and Robert Shin (72, RUS) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 13 rapid/blitz games. Zhikharev leads the classical series 2–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2105 and 1913, the Elo model gives Zhikharev a 72% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2105 vs 1913 (Δ +192)
With Valeriy Zhikharev as white
72% Valeriy14% draw14% Robert
With Robert Shin as white
63% Valeriy16% draw21% Robert
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Valeriy Zhikharev | Robert Shin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2105 | 1913 |
| Peak rating | 2212 · May 2015 | 1917 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 67 | 70 |
| World rank now | #14,946 | #45,026 |
| World rank peak | #9,398 | #41,304 |
| Federation rank now | #502 | #1,148 |
| Games (career, STD) | 339 | 41 |
| Months active | 185 | 107 |
| % white wins | 57% | 45% |
| % black wins | 49% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2138 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 164 | 49 |
Best Win
Valeriy Zhikharev
Robert Shin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (15)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Valeriy Zhikharev
Robert Shin