Leonid Starozhilov vs Mikhailo Kapechun
Leonid Starozhilov (32, FM, UKR) and Mikhailo Kapechun (19, CM, UKR) have never met in classical OTB, but played 13 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 56 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2242 and 2164, the Elo model gives Starozhilov a 56% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2242 vs 2164 (Δ +78)
With Leonid Starozhilov as white
56% Leonid20% draw24% Mikhailo
With Mikhailo Kapechun as white
44% Leonid24% draw32% Mikhailo
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Leonid Starozhilov | Mikhailo Kapechun | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2242 | 2164 |
| Peak rating | 2345 · Aug 2016 | 2195 · Jan 2026 |
| Peak age | 22 | 19 |
| World rank now | #6,149 | #10,296 |
| World rank peak | #3,499 | #8,402 |
| Federation rank now | #147 | #211 |
| Games (career, STD) | 417 | 147 |
| Months active | 188 | 67 |
| % white wins | 58% | 57% |
| % black wins | 54% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2193 | 2075 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 396 | 192 |
Best Win
Leonid Starozhilov
Mikhailo Kapechun
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (13)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Leonid Starozhilov
Mikhailo Kapechun