Gata Kamsky vs Vasyl Ivanchuk
Gata Kamsky (52, GM, FRA) and Vasyl Ivanchuk (57, GM, UKR) have met 16 times in classical OTB. Kamsky leads with 3 wins to 2, with 11 draws — a 69% draw rate. Their last meeting at Tradewise Gibraltar Chess Festival 2014 - Masters drew. With current classical ratings of 2596 and 2634, the Elo model gives Ivanchuk a 36% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2596 vs 2634 (Δ -38)
With Gata Kamsky as white
35% Gata30% draw36% Vasyl
With Vasyl Ivanchuk as white
27% Gata25% draw48% Vasyl
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Gata Kamsky | Vasyl Ivanchuk | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2596-5 | 2634+13 |
| Peak rating | 2763 · Jul 2013 | 2787 · Oct 2007 |
| Peak age | 39 | 38 |
| World rank now | #166 | #97 |
| World rank peak | #10 | #3 |
| Federation rank now | #8 | #4 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,297 | 1,498 |
| Months active | 216 | 218 |
| % white wins | 52% | 43% |
| % black wins | 36% | 32% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2544 | 2611 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 45 | 205 |
Best Win
Gata Kamsky
Vasyl Ivanchuk
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (20)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Gata Kamsky
Vasyl Ivanchuk