Valery Shalimov vs Andrii Zazuliak
Valery Shalimov (66, IM, UKR) and Andrii Zazuliak (39, FM, UKR) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 8 rapid/blitz games. Zazuliak leads the classical series 3–2 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2284 and 2193, the Elo model gives Shalimov a 57% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2284 vs 2193 (Δ +91)
With Valery Shalimov as white
57% Valery20% draw23% Andrii
With Andrii Zazuliak as white
46% Valery24% draw30% Andrii
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Valery Shalimov | Andrii Zazuliak | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2284 | 2193 |
| Peak rating | 2478 · Jul 2003 | 2342 · Dec 2017 |
| Peak age | 43 | 30 |
| World rank now | #4,612 | #8,335 |
| World rank peak | #771 | #3,642 |
| Federation rank now | #122 | #175 |
| Games (career, STD) | 753 | 281 |
| Months active | 219 | 207 |
| % white wins | 59% | 57% |
| % black wins | 52% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2177 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 59 | 7 |
Best Win
Valery Shalimov
Andrii Zazuliak
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 Shalimov
Andrii Zazuliak