Justus Williams vs Illya Nyzhnyk
Justus Williams (28, IM, USA) and Illya Nyzhnyk (30, GM, UKR) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 5 rapid/blitz games. Nyzhnyk leads the classical series 5–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2355 and 2527, the Elo model gives Nyzhnyk a 58% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2355 vs 2527 (Δ -172)
With Justus Williams as white
21% Justus21% draw58% Illya
With Illya Nyzhnyk as white
15% Justus18% draw68% Illya
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Justus Williams | Illya Nyzhnyk | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2355 | 2527 |
| Peak rating | 2428 · Apr 2022 | 2692 · May 2022 |
| Peak age | 24 | 26 |
| World rank now | #2,591 | #427 |
| World rank peak | #1,396 | #42 |
| Federation rank now | #132 | #23 |
| Games (career, STD) | 865 | 1,473 |
| Months active | 179 | 202 |
| % white wins | 48% | 55% |
| % black wins | 40% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2378 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 3 | 132 |
Best Win
Justus Williams
Illya Nyzhnyk
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Justus Williams
Illya Nyzhnyk