Valery Shalimov vs Andrey Kaliuzhny
Valery Shalimov (66, IM, UKR) and Andrey Kaliuzhny (54, FM, UKR) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 19 rapid/blitz games. Shalimov leads the classical series 6–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2284 and 2135, the Elo model gives Shalimov a 66% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2284 vs 2135 (Δ +149)
With Valery Shalimov as white
66% Valery17% draw17% Andrey
With Andrey Kaliuzhny as white
56% Valery20% draw24% Andrey
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Valery Shalimov | Andrey Kaliuzhny | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2284 | 2135 |
| Peak rating | 2478 · Jul 2003 | 2408 · Aug 2017 |
| Peak age | 43 | 45 |
| World rank now | #4,590 | #12,356 |
| World rank peak | #771 | #2,025 |
| Federation rank now | #123 | #237 |
| Games (career, STD) | 753 | 515 |
| Months active | 218 | 216 |
| % white wins | 59% | 58% |
| % black wins | 52% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2177 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 59 | 97 |
Best Win
Valery Shalimov
Andrey Kaliuzhny
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (25)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Valery Shalimov
Andrey Kaliuzhny