Ilija Golichenko vs Mikhail Melnichuk
Ilija Golichenko (35, IM, UKR) and Mikhail Melnichuk (35, UKR) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Golichenko leads the classical series 1–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2433 and 2327, the Elo model gives Golichenko a 59% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2433 vs 2327 (Δ +106)
With Ilija Golichenko as white
59% Ilija20% draw21% Mikhail
With Mikhail Melnichuk as white
48% Ilija24% draw28% Mikhail
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ilija Golichenko | Mikhail Melnichuk | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2433 | 2327 |
| Peak rating | 2451 · Oct 2013 | 2375 · Aug 2015 |
| Peak age | 22 | 24 |
| World rank now | #1,234 | #3,901 |
| World rank peak | #1,223 | #2,700 |
| Federation rank now | #51 | #145 |
| Games (career, STD) | 321 | 456 |
| Months active | 204 | 204 |
| % white wins | 54% | 49% |
| % black wins | 46% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Ilija Golichenko
Mikhail Melnichuk
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ilija Golichenko
Mikhail Melnichuk