Vlas Shpagin vs Alexandr Arakeljan
Vlas Shpagin (43, FM, RUS) and Alexandr Arakeljan (68, ARM) have met 16 times in classical OTB. Shpagin leads with 10 wins to 3, with 3 draws — a 19% draw rate. Their last meeting at Vidnoe Blitz Championship 2017 saw Shpagin prevail. With current classical ratings of 2308 and 2354, the Elo model gives Arakeljan a 38% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2308 vs 2354 (Δ -46)
With Vlas Shpagin as white
35% Vlas27% draw38% Alexandr
With Alexandr Arakeljan as white
27% Vlas23% draw50% Alexandr
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vlas Shpagin | Alexandr Arakeljan | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2308 | 2354 |
| Peak rating | 2427 · Jan 2009 | 2354 · Oct 2017 |
| Peak age | 26 | 59 |
| World rank now | #4,624 | #3,274 |
| World rank peak | #1,629 | #3,274 |
| Federation rank now | #377 | #50 |
| Games (career, STD) | 666 | 327 |
| Months active | 215 | 216 |
| % white wins | 63% | 49% |
| % black wins | 57% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Vlas Shpagin
Alexandr Arakeljan
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (25)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vlas Shpagin
Alexandr Arakeljan