Ilya Zheka vs Taras Ivanov
Ilya Zheka (20, UKR) and Taras Ivanov (19, SVK) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. Zheka leads the classical series 2–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1683 and 2263, the Elo model gives Ivanov a 93% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1683 vs 2263 (Δ -580)
With Ilya Zheka as white
1% Ilya6% draw93% Taras
With Taras Ivanov as white
0% Ilya5% draw95% Taras
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ilya Zheka | Taras Ivanov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1683 | 2263 |
| Peak rating | 1683 · Mar 2024 | 2263 · Apr 2026 |
| Peak age | 18 | 19 |
| World rank now | #98,455 | #5,323 |
| World rank peak | #85,838 | #5,323 |
| Federation rank now | #557 | #54 |
| Games (career, STD) | 182 | 187 |
| Months active | 123 | 113 |
| % white wins | 46% | 53% |
| % black wins | 44% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2245 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 100 |
Best Win
Ilya Zheka
Taras Ivanov
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 Zheka
Taras Ivanov