Andrey Baryshpolets vs Illya Nyzhnyk
Andrey Baryshpolets (35, GM, UKR) and Illya Nyzhnyk (30, GM, UKR) have met 12 times in classical OTB. Nyzhnyk leads with 4 wins to 3, with 5 draws — a 42% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2019 National Open drew. With current classical ratings of 2556 and 2527, the Elo model gives Baryshpolets a 46% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2556 vs 2527 (Δ +29)
With Andrey Baryshpolets as white
46% Andrey26% draw28% Illya
With Illya Nyzhnyk as white
34% Andrey30% draw36% Illya
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Andrey Baryshpolets | Illya Nyzhnyk | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2556 | 2527 |
| Peak rating | 2609 · Aug 2018 | 2692 · May 2022 |
| Peak age | 27 | 26 |
| World rank now | #282 | #427 |
| World rank peak | #201 | #42 |
| Federation rank now | #17 | #23 |
| Games (career, STD) | 908 | 1,473 |
| Months active | 206 | 202 |
| % white wins | 54% | 55% |
| % black wins | 45% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2553 | 2378 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 10 | 132 |
Best Win
Andrey Baryshpolets
Illya Nyzhnyk
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).
Andrey Baryshpolets
Illya Nyzhnyk