Ilya Stetsenko vs Ayden Dirks
Ilya Stetsenko (22, CM, ARU) and Ayden Dirks (23, ARU) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Stetsenko leads the classical series 3–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 1961 and 1765, the Elo model gives Stetsenko a 73% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1961 vs 1765 (Δ +196)
With Ilya Stetsenko as white
73% Ilya13% draw15% Ayden
With Ayden Dirks as white
64% Ilya15% draw21% Ayden
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ilya Stetsenko | Ayden Dirks | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1961+11 | 1765 |
| Peak rating | 1966 · Mar 2025 | 1765 · Dec 2025 |
| Peak age | 21 | 22 |
| World rank now | #34,439 | #87,405 |
| World rank peak | #32,108 | #86,901 |
| Federation rank now | #6 | #16 |
| Games (career, STD) | 186 | 97 |
| Months active | 109 | 104 |
| % white wins | 43% | 44% |
| % black wins | 41% | 27% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1945 | 1870 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 17 | 16 |
Best Win
Ilya Stetsenko
Ayden Dirks
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ilya Stetsenko
Ayden Dirks