Valery Orlov vs Boris Shepetiev
Valery Orlov (71, RUS) and Boris Shepetiev (77, RUS) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 13 rapid/blitz games. Orlov leads the classical series 2–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1616 and 1872, the Elo model gives Shepetiev a 72% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1616 vs 1872 (Δ -256)
With Valery Orlov as white
16% Valery12% draw72% Boris
With Boris Shepetiev as white
11% Valery10% draw79% Boris
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Valery Orlov | Boris Shepetiev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1616 | 1872 |
| Peak rating | 2071 · Jun 2016 | 1994 · Oct 2015 |
| Peak age | 61 | 66 |
| World rank now | #139,047 | #55,628 |
| World rank peak | #22,399 | #32,556 |
| Federation rank now | #3,466 | #2,128 |
| Games (career, STD) | 217 | 127 |
| Months active | 136 | 136 |
| % white wins | 33% | 47% |
| % black wins | 25% | 38% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Valery Orlov
Boris Shepetiev
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).
Valery Orlov
Boris Shepetiev