Vlas Shpagin vs Sergey Protasov
Vlas Shpagin (43, FM, RUS) and Sergey Protasov (25, RUS) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 17 rapid/blitz games. Shpagin leads the classical series 2–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2308 and 1854, the Elo model gives Shpagin a 91% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2308 vs 1854 (Δ +454)
With Vlas Shpagin as white
91% Vlas7% draw2% Sergey
With Sergey Protasov as white
87% Vlas9% draw4% Sergey
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vlas Shpagin | Sergey Protasov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2308 | 1854 |
| Peak rating | 2427 · Jan 2009 | 1854 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 26 | 23 |
| World rank now | #4,624 | #69,905 |
| World rank peak | #1,629 | #63,644 |
| Federation rank now | #377 | #4,519 |
| Games (career, STD) | 666 | 218 |
| Months active | 215 | 177 |
| % white wins | 63% | 57% |
| % black wins | 57% | 63% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Vlas Shpagin
Sergey Protasov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (19)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vlas Shpagin
Sergey Protasov