Mykola Bortnyk vs Gus Huston
Mykola Bortnyk (32, IM, UKR) and Gus Huston (21, IM, USA) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Bortnyk leads the classical series 2–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2440 and 2345, the Elo model gives Bortnyk a 57% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2440 vs 2345 (Δ +95)
With Mykola Bortnyk as white
57% Mykola21% draw22% Gus
With Gus Huston as white
46% Mykola25% draw29% Gus
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mykola Bortnyk | Gus Huston | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2440 | 2345 |
| Peak rating | 2504 · Feb 2020 | 2445 · Sep 2023 |
| Peak age | 26 | 18 |
| World rank now | #1,131 | #2,824 |
| World rank peak | #748 | #1,174 |
| Federation rank now | #49 | #135 |
| Games (career, STD) | 868 | 582 |
| Months active | 193 | 127 |
| % white wins | 69% | 51% |
| % black wins | 66% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2443 | 2355 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 137 | 74 |
Best Win
Mykola Bortnyk
Gus Huston
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Mykola Bortnyk
Gus Huston