Mykola Bortnyk vs Joseph Zeltsan
Mykola Bortnyk (32, IM, UKR) and Joseph Zeltsan (24, IM, USA) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Bortnyk leads the classical series 3–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2440 and 2382, the Elo model gives Bortnyk a 52% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2440 vs 2382 (Δ +58)
With Mykola Bortnyk as white
52% Mykola23% draw25% Joseph
With Joseph Zeltsan as white
40% Mykola28% draw33% Joseph
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mykola Bortnyk | Joseph Zeltsan | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2440 | 2382 |
| Peak rating | 2504 · Feb 2020 | 2439 · Jan 2024 |
| Peak age | 26 | 22 |
| World rank now | #1,131 | #1,994 |
| World rank peak | #748 | #1,241 |
| Federation rank now | #49 | #99 |
| Games (career, STD) | 868 | 330 |
| Months active | 193 | 118 |
| % white wins | 69% | 58% |
| % black wins | 66% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2443 | 2403 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 137 | 24 |
Best Win
Mykola Bortnyk
Joseph Zeltsan
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Mykola Bortnyk
Joseph Zeltsan