Nikolas Theodorou vs Illya Nyzhnyk
Nikolas Theodorou (26, GM, GRE) and Illya Nyzhnyk (30, GM, UKR) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Nyzhnyk leads with 2 wins to 0, with 8 draws — a 80% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2025 Spring Chess Classic - Group A saw Nyzhnyk prevail. With current classical ratings of 2635 and 2527, the Elo model gives Theodorou a 59% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2635 vs 2527 (Δ +108)
With Nikolas Theodorou as white
59% Nikolas21% draw20% Illya
With Illya Nyzhnyk as white
48% Nikolas25% draw27% Illya
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikolas Theodorou | Illya Nyzhnyk | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2635 | 2527 |
| Peak rating | 2656 · Nov 2025 | 2692 · May 2022 |
| Peak age | 25 | 26 |
| World rank now | #91 | #427 |
| World rank peak | #60 | #42 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #23 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,169 | 1,473 |
| Months active | 182 | 201 |
| % white wins | 52% | 55% |
| % black wins | 43% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2660 | 2378 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 130 | 132 |
Best Win
Nikolas Theodorou
Illya Nyzhnyk
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (14)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nikolas Theodorou
Illya Nyzhnyk