Vlas Shpagin vs Petr Balgley
Vlas Shpagin (43, FM, RUS) and Petr Balgley (45, FM, RUS) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 22 rapid/blitz games. Shpagin leads the classical series 1–0 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2308 and 2387, the Elo model gives Balgley a 44% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2308 vs 2387 (Δ -79)
With Vlas Shpagin as white
31% Vlas25% draw44% Petr
With Petr Balgley as white
23% Vlas21% draw55% Petr
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vlas Shpagin | Petr Balgley | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2308 | 2387 |
| Peak rating | 2427 · Jan 2009 | 2409 · Dec 2016 |
| Peak age | 26 | 35 |
| World rank now | #4,624 | #2,537 |
| World rank peak | #1,629 | #2,002 |
| Federation rank now | #377 | #244 |
| Games (career, STD) | 666 | 147 |
| Months active | 215 | 197 |
| % white wins | 63% | 59% |
| % black wins | 57% | 55% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Vlas Shpagin
Petr Balgley
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (27)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vlas Shpagin
Petr Balgley