Viktor Guempel vs Nikolay Shalygin
Viktor Guempel (68, FM, RUS) and Nikolay Shalygin (60, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 21 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 61 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2046 and 1978, the Elo model gives Guempel a 55% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2046 vs 1978 (Δ +68)
With Viktor Guempel as white
55% Viktor19% draw26% Nikolay
With Nikolay Shalygin as white
44% Viktor22% draw34% Nikolay
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Viktor Guempel | Nikolay Shalygin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2046 | 1978 |
| Peak rating | 2343 · Jul 2003 | 1978 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 45 | 58 |
| World rank now | #20,176 | #36,851 |
| World rank peak | #3,801 | #32,567 |
| Federation rank now | #698 | #2,941 |
| Games (career, STD) | 206 | 35 |
| Months active | 220 | 201 |
| % white wins | 56% | 44% |
| % black wins | 51% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 155 | 99 |
Best Win
Viktor Guempel
Nikolay Shalygin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (21)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Viktor Guempel
Nikolay Shalygin