Mykola Bortnyk vs Liam Putnam
Mykola Bortnyk (32, IM, UKR) and Liam Putnam (18, IM, USA) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Bortnyk leads the classical series 5–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2440 and 2497, the Elo model gives Putnam a 39% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2440 vs 2497 (Δ -57)
With Mykola Bortnyk as white
33% Mykola28% draw39% Liam
With Liam Putnam as white
25% Mykola24% draw51% Liam
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mykola Bortnyk | Liam Putnam | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2440 | 2497+5 |
| Peak rating | 2504 · Feb 2020 | 2498 · Dec 2025 |
| Peak age | 26 | 17 |
| World rank now | #1,131 | #600 |
| World rank peak | #748 | #600 |
| Federation rank now | #49 | #40 |
| Games (career, STD) | 868 | 666 |
| Months active | 192 | 107 |
| % white wins | 69% | 55% |
| % black wins | 66% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2443 | 2471 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 120 | 227 |
Best Win
Mykola Bortnyk
Liam Putnam
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Mykola Bortnyk
Liam Putnam