Nikolay Filipovets vs Denis Penza
Nikolay Filipovets (64, UKR) and Denis Penza (38, UKR) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 10 rapid/blitz games. Penza leads the classical series 1–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 1977 and 1910, the Elo model gives Filipovets a 55% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1977 vs 1910 (Δ +67)
With Nikolay Filipovets as white
55% Nikolay18% draw27% Denis
With Denis Penza as white
44% Nikolay22% draw35% Denis
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikolay Filipovets | Denis Penza | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1977 | 1910 |
| Peak rating | 2202 · Jul 2007 | 2019 · Sep 2018 |
| Peak age | 45 | 30 |
| World rank now | #30,442 | #45,705 |
| World rank peak | #10,800 | #27,409 |
| Federation rank now | #441 | #490 |
| Games (career, STD) | 105 | 378 |
| Months active | 191 | 193 |
| % white wins | 54% | 50% |
| % black wins | 49% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1846 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 224 |
Best Win
Nikolay Filipovets
Denis Penza
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nikolay Filipovets
Denis Penza