Yurij Semerij vs Valery Shalimov
Yurij Semerij (51, UKR) and Valery Shalimov (66, IM, UKR) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 9 rapid/blitz games. Shalimov leads the classical series 3–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2256 and 2284, the Elo model gives Shalimov a 36% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2256 vs 2284 (Δ -28)
With Yurij Semerij as white
38% Yurij27% draw36% Valery
With Valery Shalimov as white
29% Yurij23% draw47% Valery
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Yurij Semerij | Valery Shalimov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2256 | 2284 |
| Peak rating | 2279 · May 2016 | 2478 · Jul 2003 |
| Peak age | 41 | 43 |
| World rank now | #6,871 | #4,590 |
| World rank peak | #5,839 | #771 |
| Federation rank now | #226 | #123 |
| Games (career, STD) | 59 | 753 |
| Months active | 218 | 218 |
| % white wins | 61% | 59% |
| % black wins | 54% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2177 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 59 |
Best Win
Yurij Semerij
Valery Shalimov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Yurij Semerij
Valery Shalimov