Valery Ponomarenko vs Danil Shabanov
Valery Ponomarenko (87, RUS) and Danil Shabanov (45, CM, RUS) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 10 rapid/blitz games. Shabanov leads the classical series 6–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2041 and 2258, the Elo model gives Shabanov a 66% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2041 vs 2258 (Δ -217)
With Valery Ponomarenko as white
18% Valery16% draw66% Danil
With Danil Shabanov as white
12% Valery14% draw74% Danil
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Valery Ponomarenko | Danil Shabanov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2041 | 2258 |
| Peak rating | 2144 · Jan 2002 | 2258 · Jan 2020 |
| Peak age | 63 | 39 |
| World rank now | #21,423 | #6,030 |
| World rank peak | #18,221 | #5,721 |
| Federation rank now | #1,102 | #379 |
| Games (career, STD) | 72 | 77 |
| Months active | 220 | 152 |
| % white wins | 53% | 68% |
| % black wins | 45% | 63% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 26 |
Best Win
Valery Ponomarenko
Danil Shabanov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (18)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Valery Ponomarenko
Danil Shabanov