David Gordon vs Svitlana Demchenko
David Gordon (53, CM, CAN) and Svitlana Demchenko (23, WIM, CAN) have met 9 times in classical OTB. Gordon leads the classical series 3–2 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 1970 and 2159, the Elo model gives Demchenko a 62% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1970 vs 2159 (Δ -189)
With David Gordon as white
21% David17% draw62% Svitlana
With Svitlana Demchenko as white
14% David14% draw71% Svitlana
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| David Gordon | Svitlana Demchenko | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1970 | 2159+3 |
| Peak rating | 2269 · Nov 2009 | 2285 · Sep 2021 |
| Peak age | 36 | 18 |
| World rank now | #32,687 | #10,625 |
| World rank peak | #5,794 | #5,057 |
| Federation rank now | #227 | #74 |
| Games (career, STD) | 323 | 516 |
| Months active | 217 | 126 |
| % white wins | 55% | 53% |
| % black wins | 39% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 861 | 1605 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 8 | 37 |
Best Win
David Gordon
Svitlana Demchenko
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
David Gordon
Svitlana Demchenko