Denys Melnyk vs Oleksii Shelest
Denys Melnyk (25, UKR) and Oleksii Shelest (22, UKR) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 15 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 1863 and 1945, the Elo model gives Shelest a 46% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1863 vs 1945 (Δ -82)
With Denys Melnyk as white
33% Denys21% draw46% Oleksii
With Oleksii Shelest as white
25% Denys17% draw58% Oleksii
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Denys Melnyk | Oleksii Shelest | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1863 | 1945 |
| Peak rating | 1903 · Oct 2014 | 1954 · Apr 2026 |
| Peak age | 13 | 22 |
| World rank now | #65,387 | #37,690 |
| World rank peak | #45,061 | #35,984 |
| Federation rank now | #810 | #440 |
| Games (career, STD) | 46 | 95 |
| Months active | 141 | 127 |
| % white wins | 46% | 52% |
| % black wins | 40% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2072 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 6 |
Best Win
Denys Melnyk
Oleksii Shelest
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (18)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Denys Melnyk
Oleksii Shelest