Ilja Schneider vs Michael Kopylov
Ilja Schneider (42, IM, GER) and Michael Kopylov (51, IM, UKR) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 15 rapid/blitz games. Kopylov leads the classical series 1–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2450 and 2329, the Elo model gives Schneider a 61% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2450 vs 2329 (Δ +121)
With Ilja Schneider as white
61% Ilja20% draw19% Michael
With Michael Kopylov as white
50% Ilja23% draw26% Michael
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ilja Schneider | Michael Kopylov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2450+19 | 2329-14 |
| Peak rating | 2526 · May 2011 | 2486 · Apr 2003 |
| Peak age | 27 | 28 |
| World rank now | #1,012 | #3,224 |
| World rank peak | #591 | #720 |
| Federation rank now | #59 | #96 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,032 | 1,027 |
| Months active | 217 | 216 |
| % white wins | 63% | 53% |
| % black wins | 56% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2541 | 2331 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 266 | 160 |
Best Win
Ilja Schneider
Michael Kopylov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (17)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ilja Schneider
Michael Kopylov