Valery Shalimov vs Nikita Testeshnikov
Valery Shalimov (66, IM, UKR) and Nikita Testeshnikov (23, UKR) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 8 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 2284 and 2174, the Elo model gives Shalimov a 60% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2284 vs 2174 (Δ +110)
With Valery Shalimov as white
60% Valery19% draw21% Nikita
With Nikita Testeshnikov as white
49% Valery22% draw28% Nikita
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Valery Shalimov | Nikita Testeshnikov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2284 | 2174 |
| Peak rating | 2478 · Jul 2003 | 2174 · Dec 2023 |
| Peak age | 43 | 20 |
| World rank now | #4,590 | #9,291 |
| World rank peak | #771 | #9,213 |
| Federation rank now | #123 | #186 |
| Games (career, STD) | 753 | 227 |
| Months active | 219 | 116 |
| % white wins | 59% | 50% |
| % black wins | 52% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2177 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 59 | 0 |
Best Win
Valery Shalimov
Nikita Testeshnikov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Valery Shalimov
Nikita Testeshnikov