Max Illingworth vs Igor Bjelobrk
Max Illingworth (34, GM, AUS) and Igor Bjelobrk (44, IM, AUS) have met 9 times in classical OTB. Bjelobrk leads the classical series 5–2 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2493 and 2380, the Elo model gives Illingworth a 60% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2493 vs 2380 (Δ +113)
With Max Illingworth as white
60% Max20% draw20% Igor
With Igor Bjelobrk as white
49% Max24% draw27% Igor
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Max Illingworth | Igor Bjelobrk | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2493 | 2380-8 |
| Peak rating | 2525 · Jul 2018 | 2407 · Feb 2020 |
| Peak age | 26 | 38 |
| World rank now | #850 | #2,036 |
| World rank peak | #588 | #1,739 |
| Federation rank now | #7 | #10 |
| Games (career, STD) | 905 | 382 |
| Months active | 202 | 217 |
| % white wins | 62% | 64% |
| % black wins | 53% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2213 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 65 |
Best Win
Max Illingworth
Igor Bjelobrk
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Max Illingworth
Igor Bjelobrk