Valery Shalimov vs Tykhon Cherniaiev
Valery Shalimov (66, IM, UKR) and Tykhon Cherniaiev (16, FM, UKR) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 16 rapid/blitz games. Shalimov leads the classical series 3–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2284 and 2365, the Elo model gives Cherniaiev a 44% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2284 vs 2365 (Δ -81)
With Valery Shalimov as white
31% Valery25% draw44% Tykhon
With Tykhon Cherniaiev as white
23% Valery21% draw56% Tykhon
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Valery Shalimov | Tykhon Cherniaiev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2284 | 2365 |
| Peak rating | 2478 · Jul 2003 | 2369 · Apr 2026 |
| Peak age | 43 | 16 |
| World rank now | #4,590 | #2,359 |
| World rank peak | #771 | #2,271 |
| Federation rank now | #123 | #74 |
| Games (career, STD) | 753 | 270 |
| Months active | 219 | 123 |
| % white wins | 59% | 56% |
| % black wins | 52% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2177 | 2404 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 59 | 28 |
Best Win
Valery Shalimov
Tykhon Cherniaiev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (22)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Valery Shalimov
Tykhon Cherniaiev