Nikolaj Domakov vs Vitalii Chaika
Nikolaj Domakov (78, UKR) and Vitalii Chaika (66, IM, UKR) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 51 rapid/blitz games. Chaika leads the classical series 2–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1898 and 2026, the Elo model gives Chaika a 54% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1898 vs 2026 (Δ -128)
With Nikolaj Domakov as white
28% Nikolaj19% draw54% Vitalii
With Vitalii Chaika as white
20% Nikolaj16% draw64% Vitalii
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikolaj Domakov | Vitalii Chaika | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1898 | 2026 |
| Peak rating | 2114 · May 2012 | 2485 · Jan 2002 |
| Peak age | 64 | 42 |
| World rank now | #47,334 | #23,705 |
| World rank peak | #18,077 | #662 |
| Federation rank now | #479 | #345 |
| Games (career, STD) | 116 | 179 |
| Months active | 167 | 218 |
| % white wins | 44% | 58% |
| % black wins | 42% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1826 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 187 | 382 |
Best Win
Nikolaj Domakov
Vitalii Chaika
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (53)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nikolaj Domakov
Vitalii Chaika