Paul Velten vs Sergey A. Fedorchuk
Paul Velten (33, GM, FRA) and Sergey A. Fedorchuk (45, GM, UKR) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 7 rapid/blitz games. Fedorchuk leads the classical series 3–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2487 and 2585, the Elo model gives Fedorchuk a 46% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2487 vs 2585 (Δ -98)
With Paul Velten as white
28% Paul26% draw46% Sergey
With Sergey A. Fedorchuk as white
21% Paul22% draw58% Sergey
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Paul Velten | Sergey A. Fedorchuk | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2487-13 | 2585 |
| Peak rating | 2542 · May 2025 | 2674 · Nov 2010 |
| Peak age | 32 | 29 |
| World rank now | #691 | #204 |
| World rank peak | #373 | #51 |
| Federation rank now | #24 | #13 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,542 | 2,509 |
| Months active | 195 | 218 |
| % white wins | 59% | 63% |
| % black wins | 58% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2394 | 2547 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 86 | 249 |
Best Win
Paul Velten
Sergey A. Fedorchuk
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).
Paul Velten
Sergey A. Fedorchuk