Vasily Shakuev vs Basang Zotkaev
Vasily Shakuev (71, RUS) and Basang Zotkaev (22, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 8 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 23 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1585 and 1791, the Elo model gives Zotkaev a 66% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1585 vs 1791 (Δ -206)
With Vasily Shakuev as white
21% Vasily13% draw66% Basang
With Basang Zotkaev as white
14% Vasily11% draw74% Basang
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vasily Shakuev | Basang Zotkaev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1585 | 1791 |
| Peak rating | 1585 · Mar 2024 | 1791 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 69 | 20 |
| World rank now | #133,888 | #70,621 |
| World rank peak | #106,545 | #69,161 |
| Federation rank now | #7,560 | #2,923 |
| Games (career, STD) | 73 | 120 |
| Months active | 134 | 132 |
| % white wins | 37% | 47% |
| % black wins | 40% | 41% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Vasily Shakuev
Basang Zotkaev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vasily Shakuev
Basang Zotkaev