Yurii Khokhlov vs Volodymyr Shpirkin
Yurii Khokhlov (70, UKR) and Volodymyr Shpirkin (76, UKR) have never met in classical OTB, but played 20 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 79 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1606 and 1832, the Elo model gives Shpirkin a 69% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1606 vs 1832 (Δ -226)
With Yurii Khokhlov as white
19% Yurii13% draw69% Volodymyr
With Volodymyr Shpirkin as white
13% Yurii11% draw76% Volodymyr
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Yurii Khokhlov | Volodymyr Shpirkin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1606 | 1832 |
| Peak rating | 1684 · Oct 2024 | 1832 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 68 | 74 |
| World rank now | #144,084 | #74,987 |
| World rank peak | #74,242 | #71,906 |
| Federation rank now | #1,102 | #900 |
| Games (career, STD) | 169 | 15 |
| Months active | 87 | 87 |
| % white wins | 43% | 51% |
| % black wins | 39% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 951 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 71 | 141 |
Best Win
Yurii Khokhlov
Volodymyr Shpirkin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (20)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Yurii Khokhlov
Volodymyr Shpirkin