Ben Keohane vs Oleg Verbytski
Ben Keohane (50, ENG) and Oleg Verbytski (13, ENG) have never met in classical OTB, but played 6 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 14 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1969 and 2214, the Elo model gives Verbytski a 70% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1969 vs 2214 (Δ -245)
With Ben Keohane as white
16% Ben15% draw70% Oleg
With Oleg Verbytski as white
10% Ben13% draw77% Oleg
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ben Keohane | Oleg Verbytski | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1969 | 2214-29 |
| Peak rating | 2045 · Oct 2021 | 2243 · Apr 2026 |
| Peak age | 45 | 13 |
| World rank now | #32,893 | #7,426 |
| World rank peak | #18,518 | #6,132 |
| Federation rank now | #521 | #114 |
| Games (career, STD) | 149 | 275 |
| Months active | 137 | 49 |
| % white wins | 60% | 51% |
| % black wins | 54% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2059 | 1987 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 217 | 173 |
Best Win
Ben Keohane
Oleg Verbytski
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ben Keohane
Oleg Verbytski