Karina Stepaniuk vs Kostiantyn Kuba
Karina Stepaniuk (23, UKR) and Kostiantyn Kuba (66, UKR) have never met in classical OTB, but played 8 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 34 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1732 and 2215, the Elo model gives Kuba a 89% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1732 vs 2215 (Δ -483)
With Karina Stepaniuk as white
3% Karina8% draw89% Kostiantyn
With Kostiantyn Kuba as white
2% Karina7% draw92% Kostiantyn
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Karina Stepaniuk | Kostiantyn Kuba | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1732 | 2215 |
| Peak rating | 1732 · May 2025 | 2229 · Nov 2023 |
| Peak age | 22 | 63 |
| World rank now | #99,342 | #7,380 |
| World rank peak | #76,457 | #6,504 |
| Federation rank now | #830 | #176 |
| Games (career, STD) | 152 | 21 |
| Months active | 111 | 47 |
| % white wins | 44% | 45% |
| % black wins | 41% | 37% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2144 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 31 | 32 |
Best Win
Karina Stepaniuk
Kostiantyn Kuba
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Karina Stepaniuk
Kostiantyn Kuba