Illya Nyzhnyk vs Matthew Pikus
Illya Nyzhnyk (30, GM, UKR) and Matthew Pikus (22, USA) have met 1 time in classical OTB plus 10 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 2527 and 1933, the Elo model gives Nyzhnyk a 94% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2527 vs 1933 (Δ +594)
With Illya Nyzhnyk as white
94% Illya6% draw0% Matthew
With Matthew Pikus as white
93% Illya7% draw1% Matthew
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Illya Nyzhnyk | Matthew Pikus | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2527 | 1933+18 |
| Peak rating | 2692 · May 2022 | 1965 · Jul 2025 |
| Peak age | 26 | 21 |
| World rank now | #427 | #40,343 |
| World rank peak | #42 | #32,528 |
| Federation rank now | #23 | #1,125 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,473 | 250 |
| Months active | 201 | 56 |
| % white wins | 55% | 48% |
| % black wins | 44% | 32% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2378 | 1480 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 132 | 86 |
Best Win
Illya Nyzhnyk
Matthew Pikus
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (11)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Illya Nyzhnyk
Matthew Pikus