Mikhail Linker vs Genadiy Lopatko
Mikhail Linker (30, RUS) and Genadiy Lopatko (89, UKR) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Linker leads the classical series 5–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2246 and 1551, the Elo model gives Linker a 96% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2246 vs 1551 (Δ +695)
With Mikhail Linker as white
96% Mikhail4% draw0% Genadiy
With Genadiy Lopatko as white
96% Mikhail4% draw0% Genadiy
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mikhail Linker | Genadiy Lopatko | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2246 | 1551 |
| Peak rating | 2298 · Dec 2020 | 1744 · Apr 2008 |
| Peak age | 24 | 71 |
| World rank now | #5,994 | #152,269 |
| World rank peak | #4,168 | #48,461 |
| Federation rank now | #250 | #1,214 |
| Games (career, STD) | 495 | 227 |
| Months active | 192 | 187 |
| % white wins | 47% | 30% |
| % black wins | 48% | 25% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2245 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 77 | 0 |
Best Win
Mikhail Linker
Genadiy Lopatko
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Mikhail Linker
Genadiy Lopatko