Illya Nyzhnyk vs Andrey Stukopin
Illya Nyzhnyk (30, GM, UKR) and Andrey Stukopin (32, GM, RUS) have met 9 times in classical OTB. Nyzhnyk leads the classical series 2–1 (6 draws). With current classical ratings of 2527 and 2546, the Elo model gives Stukopin a 33% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2527 vs 2546 (Δ -19)
With Illya Nyzhnyk as white
38% Illya29% draw33% Andrey
With Andrey Stukopin as white
29% Illya26% draw45% Andrey
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Illya Nyzhnyk | Andrey Stukopin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2527 | 2546 |
| Peak rating | 2692 · May 2022 | 2600 · Nov 2016 |
| Peak age | 26 | 22 |
| World rank now | #427 | #410 |
| World rank peak | #42 | #229 |
| Federation rank now | #23 | #34 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,473 | 1,232 |
| Months active | 201 | 202 |
| % white wins | 55% | 52% |
| % black wins | 44% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2378 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 132 | 0 |
Best Win
Illya Nyzhnyk
Andrey Stukopin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Illya Nyzhnyk
Andrey Stukopin