Ihor Nester vs Petro Golubka
Ihor Nester (49, IM, UKR) and Petro Golubka (37, GM, CAN) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 10 rapid/blitz games. Golubka leads the classical series 2–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2268 and 2336, the Elo model gives Golubka a 42% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2268 vs 2336 (Δ -68)
With Ihor Nester as white
32% Ihor26% draw42% Petro
With Petro Golubka as white
25% Ihor22% draw54% Petro
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ihor Nester | Petro Golubka | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2268 | 2336 |
| Peak rating | 2420 · Oct 2006 | 2509 · Apr 2018 |
| Peak age | 29 | 29 |
| World rank now | #5,245 | #3,048 |
| World rank peak | #1,718 | #694 |
| Federation rank now | #131 | #23 |
| Games (career, STD) | 998 | 1,696 |
| Months active | 217 | 212 |
| % white wins | 58% | 62% |
| % black wins | 47% | 54% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2334 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 580 |
Best Win
Ihor Nester
Petro Golubka
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (13)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ihor Nester
Petro Golubka