Andrii Palchuk vs Ihor Samunenkov
Andrii Palchuk (20, FM, UKR) and Ihor Samunenkov (17, GM, UKR) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 9 rapid/blitz games. Samunenkov leads the classical series 4–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2334 and 2595, the Elo model gives Samunenkov a 70% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2334 vs 2595 (Δ -261)
With Andrii Palchuk as white
13% Andrii17% draw70% Ihor
With Ihor Samunenkov as white
8% Andrii14% draw77% Ihor
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Andrii Palchuk | Ihor Samunenkov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2334+6 | 2595-1 |
| Peak rating | 2374 · Nov 2024 | 2604 · Feb 2026 |
| Peak age | 18 | 17 |
| World rank now | #3,099 | #170 |
| World rank peak | #2,224 | #151 |
| Federation rank now | #92 | #12 |
| Games (career, STD) | 489 | 648 |
| Months active | 126 | 105 |
| % white wins | 54% | 56% |
| % black wins | 47% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2075 | 2595 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 16 | 138 |
Best Win
Andrii Palchuk
Ihor Samunenkov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (15)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Andrii Palchuk
Ihor Samunenkov