Denis Palkovich vs Mikhail Litvak
Denis Palkovich (46, FM, UKR) and Mikhail Litvak (35, FM, UKR) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. Litvak leads the classical series 3–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2190 and 2317, the Elo model gives Litvak a 52% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2190 vs 2317 (Δ -127)
With Denis Palkovich as white
26% Denis22% draw52% Mikhail
With Mikhail Litvak as white
19% Denis18% draw63% Mikhail
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Denis Palkovich | Mikhail Litvak | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2190 | 2317 |
| Peak rating | 2325 · Jul 2005 | 2346 · Mar 2014 |
| Peak age | 25 | 23 |
| World rank now | #9,995 | #4,368 |
| World rank peak | #4,641 | #3,343 |
| Federation rank now | #260 | #150 |
| Games (career, STD) | 478 | 320 |
| Months active | 210 | 198 |
| % white wins | 54% | 56% |
| % black wins | 48% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Denis Palkovich
Mikhail Litvak
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).
Denis Palkovich
Mikhail Litvak