Mikhail Golubev vs Vladislav Lymar
Mikhail Golubev (56, GM, UKR) and Vladislav Lymar (23, FM, UKR) have never met in classical OTB, but played 9 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 25 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2461 and 2302, the Elo model gives Golubev a 66% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2461 vs 2302 (Δ +159)
With Mikhail Golubev as white
66% Mikhail18% draw16% Vladislav
With Vladislav Lymar as white
57% Mikhail21% draw22% Vladislav
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mikhail Golubev | Vladislav Lymar | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2461 | 2302 |
| Peak rating | 2548 · Apr 2003 | 2302 · May 2026 |
| Peak age | 33 | 23 |
| World rank now | #1,164 | #4,034 |
| World rank peak | #291 | #4,034 |
| Federation rank now | #54 | #113 |
| Games (career, STD) | 110 | 636 |
| Months active | 217 | 134 |
| % white wins | 56% | 57% |
| % black wins | 53% | 58% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2272 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 20 | 321 |
Best Win
Mikhail Golubev
Vladislav Lymar
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).
Mikhail Golubev
Vladislav Lymar