Maksym Shala vs Semen Velychko
Maksym Shala (20, UKR) and Semen Velychko (14, UKR) have met 1 time in classical OTB plus 6 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 1807 and 1991, the Elo model gives Velychko a 62% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1807 vs 1991 (Δ -184)
With Maksym Shala as white
22% Maksym16% draw62% Semen
With Semen Velychko as white
15% Maksym13% draw71% Semen
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Maksym Shala | Semen Velychko | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1807 | 1991 |
| Peak rating | 1807 · Mar 2024 | 1998 · Jul 2025 |
| Peak age | 18 | 13 |
| World rank now | #67,647 | #28,910 |
| World rank peak | #60,371 | #26,738 |
| Federation rank now | #432 | #389 |
| Games (career, STD) | 212 | 210 |
| Months active | 116 | 87 |
| % white wins | 50% | 50% |
| % black wins | 43% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1920 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 9 | 253 |
Best Win
Maksym Shala
Semen Velychko
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Maksym Shala
Semen Velychko