Vladimir Sherbakov vs Boris Berkovich
Vladimir Sherbakov (71, RUS) and Boris Berkovich (58, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 14 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 20 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2416 and 2097, the Elo model gives Sherbakov a 83% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2416 vs 2097 (Δ +319)
With Vladimir Sherbakov as white
83% Vladimir11% draw6% Boris
With Boris Berkovich as white
77% Vladimir13% draw10% Boris
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vladimir Sherbakov | Boris Berkovich | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2416 | 2097 |
| Peak rating | 2446 · Apr 2003 | 2183 · Apr 2019 |
| Peak age | 48 | 51 |
| World rank now | #1,848 | #14,871 |
| World rank peak | #1,120 | #10,659 |
| Federation rank now | #172 | #619 |
| Games (career, STD) | 18 | 32 |
| Months active | 217 | 179 |
| % white wins | 68% | 59% |
| % black wins | 49% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Vladimir Sherbakov
Boris Berkovich
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (14)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vladimir Sherbakov
Boris Berkovich