Cian Ward vs Oleg Verbytski
Cian Ward (15, ENG) and Oleg Verbytski (13, ENG) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Verbytski leads the classical series 1–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 1961 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: 1961 vs 2214 (Δ -253)
With Cian Ward as white
15% Cian15% draw70% Oleg
With Oleg Verbytski as white
10% Cian12% draw78% Oleg
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Cian Ward | Oleg Verbytski | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1961 | 2214 |
| Peak rating | 2022 · Feb 2026 | 2243 · Apr 2026 |
| Peak age | 15 | 13 |
| World rank now | #34,441 | #7,426 |
| World rank peak | #24,303 | #6,132 |
| Federation rank now | #550 | #113 |
| Games (career, STD) | 309 | 275 |
| Months active | 80 | 50 |
| % white wins | 39% | 51% |
| % black wins | 38% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1769 | 1981 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 175 | 172 |
Best Win
Cian Ward
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).
Cian Ward
Oleg Verbytski