Margarita Bendik vs Yuliya Liavonava
Margarita Bendik (17, WFM, FID) and Yuliya Liavonava (18, WFM, FID) have met 12 times in classical OTB. Liavonava leads with 8 wins to 0, with 4 draws — a 33% draw rate. Their last meeting at FIDE World Cadet & Youth Chess Championships 2026 - Blitz G18 drew. With current classical ratings of 2044 and 2118, the Elo model gives Liavonava a 44% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2044 vs 2118 (Δ -74)
With Margarita Bendik as white
33% Margarita23% draw44% Yuliya
With Yuliya Liavonava as white
25% Margarita19% draw56% Yuliya
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Margarita Bendik | Yuliya Liavonava | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2044 | 2118 |
| Peak rating | 2135 · Nov 2025 | 2205 · Dec 2025 |
| Peak age | 16 | 17 |
| World rank now | #21,446 | #13,776 |
| World rank peak | #12,244 | #7,847 |
| Federation rank now | #206 | #169 |
| Games (career, STD) | 430 | 366 |
| Months active | 105 | 91 |
| % white wins | 51% | 57% |
| % black wins | 49% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2068 | 2148 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 183 | 115 |
Best Win
Margarita Bendik
Yuliya Liavonava
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (19)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Margarita Bendik
Yuliya Liavonava