Nikolay A Legky vs Pavlo Makarov
Nikolay A Legky (71, GM, FRA) and Pavlo Makarov (62, CM, UKR) have never met in classical OTB, but played 10 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 30 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2325 and 2068, the Elo model gives Legky a 78% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2325 vs 2068 (Δ +257)
With Nikolay A Legky as white
78% Nikolay13% draw9% Pavlo
With Pavlo Makarov as white
71% Nikolay15% draw14% Pavlo
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikolay A Legky | Pavlo Makarov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2325+7 | 2068 |
| Peak rating | 2507 · Jan 2003 | 2212 · Jun 2018 |
| Peak age | 48 | 54 |
| World rank now | #3,338 | #18,725 |
| World rank peak | #519 | #8,959 |
| Federation rank now | #135 | #291 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,355 | 232 |
| Months active | 216 | 201 |
| % white wins | 60% | 51% |
| % black wins | 52% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2292 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 133 | 100 |
Best Win
Nikolay A Legky
Pavlo Makarov
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).
Nikolay A Legky
Pavlo Makarov