Aaron Grabinsky vs Illya Nyzhnyk
Aaron Grabinsky (28, IM, USA) and Illya Nyzhnyk (30, GM, UKR) have met 5 times in classical OTB. Nyzhnyk leads the classical series 4–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2363 and 2527, the Elo model gives Nyzhnyk a 57% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2363 vs 2527 (Δ -164)
With Aaron Grabinsky as white
22% Aaron21% draw57% Illya
With Illya Nyzhnyk as white
15% Aaron18% draw67% Illya
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Aaron Grabinsky | Illya Nyzhnyk | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2363 | 2527 |
| Peak rating | 2461 · Apr 2020 | 2692 · May 2022 |
| Peak age | 22 | 26 |
| World rank now | #2,397 | #427 |
| World rank peak | #1,083 | #42 |
| Federation rank now | #116 | #23 |
| Games (career, STD) | 718 | 1,473 |
| Months active | 150 | 202 |
| % white wins | 56% | 55% |
| % black wins | 49% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2294 | 2378 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 15 | 132 |
Best Win
Aaron Grabinsky
Illya Nyzhnyk
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Aaron Grabinsky
Illya Nyzhnyk