Vladimir Tolkachev vs Robert Shin
Vladimir Tolkachev (76, RUS) and Robert Shin (72, RUS) have never met in classical OTB, but played 10 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 35 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1893 and 1913, the Elo model gives Shin a 37% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1893 vs 1913 (Δ -20)
With Vladimir Tolkachev as white
41% Vladimir22% draw37% Robert
With Robert Shin as white
32% Vladimir20% draw48% Robert
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vladimir Tolkachev | Robert Shin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1893 | 1913 |
| Peak rating | 2130 · Jul 2005 | 1917 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 55 | 70 |
| World rank now | #46,770 | #45,026 |
| World rank peak | #22,201 | #41,304 |
| Federation rank now | #1,526 | #1,148 |
| Games (career, STD) | 257 | 41 |
| Months active | 200 | 107 |
| % white wins | 44% | 45% |
| % black wins | 35% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 157 | 49 |
Best Win
Vladimir Tolkachev
Robert Shin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vladimir Tolkachev
Robert Shin