Heorhiy Halych vs Anatoly Spirin
Heorhiy Halych (34, UKR) and Anatoly Spirin (71, UKR) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 18 rapid/blitz games. Halych leads the classical series 2–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1989 and 1948, the Elo model gives Halych a 51% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1989 vs 1948 (Δ +41)
With Heorhiy Halych as white
51% Heorhiy20% draw29% Anatoly
With Anatoly Spirin as white
39% Heorhiy23% draw37% Anatoly
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Heorhiy Halych | Anatoly Spirin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1989 | 1948 |
| Peak rating | 2022 · Jan 2009 | 2067 · Sep 2014 |
| Peak age | 17 | 59 |
| World rank now | #26,582 | #37,114 |
| World rank peak | #24,610 | #22,862 |
| Federation rank now | #412 | #434 |
| Games (career, STD) | 183 | 124 |
| Months active | 188 | 188 |
| % white wins | 59% | 51% |
| % black wins | 46% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1864 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 18 |
Best Win
Heorhiy Halych
Anatoly Spirin
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).
Heorhiy Halych
Anatoly Spirin