Valery Shalimov vs Maxim Tatarinov
Valery Shalimov (66, IM, UKR) and Maxim Tatarinov (44, UKR) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 24 rapid/blitz games. Shalimov leads the classical series 3–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2284 and 2123, the Elo model gives Shalimov a 67% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2284 vs 2123 (Δ +161)
With Valery Shalimov as white
67% Valery16% draw16% Maxim
With Maxim Tatarinov as white
58% Valery19% draw23% Maxim
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Valery Shalimov | Maxim Tatarinov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2284 | 2123 |
| Peak rating | 2478 · Jul 2003 | 2410 · Jan 2016 |
| Peak age | 43 | 34 |
| World rank now | #4,590 | #13,789 |
| World rank peak | #771 | #1,947 |
| Federation rank now | #123 | #298 |
| Games (career, STD) | 753 | 362 |
| Months active | 218 | 209 |
| % white wins | 59% | 57% |
| % black wins | 52% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2177 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 59 | 41 |
Best Win
Valery Shalimov
Maxim Tatarinov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (29)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Valery Shalimov
Maxim Tatarinov