John M Burke vs Illya Nyzhnyk
John M Burke (25, GM, USA) and Illya Nyzhnyk (30, GM, UKR) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Nyzhnyk leads the classical series 2–1 (5 draws). With current classical ratings of 2569 and 2527, the Elo model gives Burke a 49% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2569 vs 2527 (Δ +42)
With John M Burke as white
49% John25% draw27% Illya
With Illya Nyzhnyk as white
36% John29% draw34% Illya
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| John M Burke | Illya Nyzhnyk | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2569 | 2527 |
| Peak rating | 2604 · Sep 2023 | 2692 · May 2022 |
| Peak age | 22 | 26 |
| World rank now | #241 | #427 |
| World rank peak | #184 | #42 |
| Federation rank now | #21 | #23 |
| Games (career, STD) | 784 | 1,473 |
| Months active | 167 | 201 |
| % white wins | 57% | 55% |
| % black wins | 41% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2378 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 132 |
Best Win
John M Burke
Illya Nyzhnyk
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).
John M Burke
Illya Nyzhnyk