Valery Shalimov vs Alexander Sazonov
Valery Shalimov (66, IM, UKR) and Alexander Sazonov (58, UKR) have never met in classical OTB, but played 18 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 62 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2284 and 1926, the Elo model gives Shalimov a 86% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2284 vs 1926 (Δ +358)
With Valery Shalimov as white
86% Valery10% draw5% Alexander
With Alexander Sazonov as white
81% Valery11% draw8% Alexander
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Valery Shalimov | Alexander Sazonov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2284 | 1926 |
| Peak rating | 2478 · Jul 2003 | 1989 · May 2016 |
| Peak age | 43 | 48 |
| World rank now | #4,590 | #40,341 |
| World rank peak | #771 | #32,862 |
| Federation rank now | #123 | #526 |
| Games (career, STD) | 753 | 95 |
| Months active | 218 | 180 |
| % white wins | 59% | 50% |
| % black wins | 52% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2177 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 59 | 38 |
Best Win
Valery Shalimov
Alexander Sazonov
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 Shalimov
Alexander Sazonov